NBA: Warriors coach Steve Kerr extends contract

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Los Angeles, July 18: Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has signed a contract extension with the NBA champions.

The Warriors announced Kerr's new deal on Tuesday (July 17) after the 52-year-old guided Golden State to back-to-back titles.

Terms of the contract were not disclosed but Kerr – who is the third coach in NBA history to win three championships in his first four seasons – is expected to become one of the highest-paid coaches in the league.

"We're excited to have Steve under contract and poised to lead our team for the next several years," Warriors general manager Bob Myers said in a statement.

"Under his guidance, we've been fortunate enough to win three NBA titles in four years and his ability to thrive in all facets of his job is certainly a primary reason for our success. He's a terrific coach, but more importantly an incredible human being."

Kerr became the Warriors coach in May 2014 and he has overseen a period of dominance in the Bay Area.

He reportedly discussed a possible contract extension after the Warriors swept the Cleveland Cavaliers to win the 2018 NBA Championship.

Kerr has registered a 265-63 record in the regular season. He won five championships as a player with the Chicago Bulls and San Antonio Spurs.

Source: OPTA