Steve Kerr reveals that a fan kept emailing to trade for Cooper Flagg

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr he has heard no shortage of ambitious ideas from fans during his tenure. However, one proposal stood out enough to be retained. During an appearance on the Tom Tolbert Show, Kerr was asked if he ever responds to fan mail and he shared a story about a fan who emailed him before 2025 NBA draft with a proposal. According to this fan, Golden State should have traded three picks in the first round Dallas Mavericks to the land projected no. 1 spade Cooper Flagg.

“Occasionally I do, but often not. If something calls for an answer, I’ll answer it. I’m not going to say anything, you know, that would be controversial,” Kerr said. “I remember last year, before the draft, I had a guy who kept emailing me and saying, ‘Just offer Dallas the top three picks for Cooper Flagg.’

Why was Kerr asked to answer fan mail? Warriors owner Joe Lacob recently made waves for responds to an angry fan’s email about the status of the team. Kerr has recently played down the importance the fact that Lacob’s response mentioned in it “the wishes of the coach regarding the players”, which appeared to be a reference to the Jonathan Cuminga situation.

This new Kerr anecdote speaks to the creativity of Warriors fans. It also illuminates the expectations for a franchise defined by continued success. of course Golden State hasn’t won a championship in three seasons. However, the The warrior organization has consistently looked for ways to expand its title window rather than accept a complete rebuild.

The Warriors are trying everything to expand the window of their dynasty

That approach was reinforced last season when the Warriors made a big trade to acquire Jimmy Butler, signaling their belief that championship contention remains realistic. While the move has yet to produce another title, it underscored Golden State’s willingness to remain aggressive.

For now, Kerr and the Warriors are focused on maximizing their veteran core of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Butler. Currently at 14-15, Golden State sits atop the Western Conference playoffs with little margin for error. If the season ended today, the Warriors would be headed to the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Whether another move will come at the trade deadline remains to be seen. But Kerr’s story offered a reminder for Golden State that even unrealistic ideas reflect a fan base that still expects championships. It also shows that the franchise is not willing to stop chasing them.