BREAKING NEWS: Excitments Hit Chase Center Stadium, Golden State warrior Head Coach Steve Kerr Decline as a Head Coach, Former Head Coach Mark Jackson Who is Now Point Guard at New York Knicks Return as a Senior Coaching…….

In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through the basketball world, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has officially stepped down from his position, concluding one of the most successful coaching tenures in NBA history. The announcement came just hours before the Warriors’ open practice session at Chase Center, stunning players, fans, and league insiders alike.

The surprise didn’t end there — in an unexpected twist, former Warriors head coach Mark Jackson, who has recently made headlines for his short stint as a point guard with the New York Knicks, is returning to Golden State — this time as a Senior Coaching Advisor.

Kerr Bows Out After Legendary Run

Kerr, who led the Warriors to four NBA championships and transformed the team into a modern dynasty, cited “personal reflection and readiness for new challenges” in a brief statement released Friday morning.

> “It’s been the honor of a lifetime to coach this group of players and to represent this franchise,” Kerr stated. “Now feels like the right time to step aside and give space for new leadership and fresh energy.”

Sources close to the organization confirm that Kerr’s decision has been in the works for several months, though the timing still caught much of the front office off guard.

Mark Jackson Returns — In a New Role

Adding to the whirlwind of developments, the Warriors front office confirmed that Mark Jackson — who coached the Warriors from 2011 to 2014 — will rejoin the franchise, this time not on the court but in a strategic leadership capacity.

Jackson had a brief and bizarre tenure with the Knicks as a promotional point guard player-coach during their 2024–2025

campaign, but has