Is this the beginning of the end for the Golden State dynasty?
The Golden State Warriors saw their season come crashing down after a 111-96 loss to the Phoenix Suns in the play-in, a defeat that felt heavier than just a scoreline.
Jalen Green torched the Warriors for 36 points, while Stephen Curry was unusually subdued, finishing with just 17 points on a rough 4-of-16 shooting night.
To make matters worse, tensions flared late as Draymond Green got into it with Devin Booker, with both players ejected after picking up double technicals — a chaotic end that capped off a frustrating night.
Kerr’s Candid Moment Says It All
As the final buzzer sounded, Steve Kerr pulled Curry and Draymond close, wrapping his arms around them in a long, emotional embrace.
Steph Curry, Draymond Green and Steve Kerr share a moment after their 14th season together ♥️ pic.twitter.com/ivu63E5VL2
— NBA (@NBA) April 18, 2026
Then came the line that’s now echoing across the league.
“I don’t know what’s gonna happen next, but I love you guys.” 🥹 https://t.co/GyFAlQRjIx pic.twitter.com/KlInPGTZs1
— NBA (@NBA) April 18, 2026
“I don’t know what’s gonna happen next, but I love you guys to death. Thank you.”
A Dynasty Built And Possibly Closing
To anyone who knows basketball, there is barely any need to describe the greatness that the trio achieved over the past decade and change.
Curry and Green, under the watchful eye of Kerr, constituted the backbone of one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history — one that redefined the game of basketball.
Since Kerr took over in 2014, Curry and Draymond have been constants, shaping an era that delivered six Finals appearances and four championships.
But time, as always, catches up.
“I’m the luckiest guy in the NBA’s history.” 🙌
From playing alongside greats, to coaching greats… to becoming one himself… Steve Kerr reflects on his special NBA journey thus far. https://t.co/GyFAlQRjIx pic.twitter.com/en5bbdGXN5
— NBA (@NBA) April 18, 2026
Kerr’s contract situation remains unresolved. The roster is aging. And for the first time in years, the future feels genuinely uncertain.
Was it just a routine end-of-season moment? Maybe. But in a league where change is inevitable, that embrace felt like a quiet acknowledgement that things might not stay the same.
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