DeMarcus Cousins ​​takes a sharp look at Steve Kerr’s future in 3 words

Former NBA All-Star center DeMarcus Cousins it’s not a soft word when it was discussed the future of Steve Kerr as head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

Appearing on the latest episode of FanDuel’s Run It Back, Cousins offered a rough estimate when asked by Chandler Parsons if Kerr would still coach the Warriors next season.

“They better not,” Cousins ​​said.

Co-host Lou Williams added context to the discussion by noting that Kerr’s contract expires after the season, a detail that fueled growing speculation around the league about potential organizational changes in Golden State.

Cousins ​​went further, pointing to Kerr as a central figure in the Warriors’ ongoing turbulence.

“He’s also the common denominator of every issue that goes on in this Warriors organization,” Cousins ​​said. “So I don’t see why.”

The comments come amid a season marked by inconsistency, internal issues and unresolved roster dynamics. One of the most prominent story involves Jonathan Cummingawhose role varied dramatically. Kuminga has fallen out of Kerr’s rotation at times, been linked to trade rumors, and recently missed games under unclear circumstances related to lower back pain. Kerr’s vague explanations after the game about Cummings’ status — including saying the injury happened “just before the game” and offering little clarity on its severity — only increased scrutiny of the young forward’s handling.

DeMarcus Cousins ​​links Steve Kerr to the Warriors’ ongoing issues

Cousins’ criticism also touched on lingering issues with that Draymond Greenwhose availability and discipline remained constant challenges for the franchise. For Cousins, these situations reflect broader leadership problems rather than isolated incidents.

Cousins’ perspective carries extra weight given his own history with the organization. He joined Golden State during the 2018–19 season after not receiving other offers while rehabbing from an Achilles injury. Signed to a one-year, $5.3 million deal using the mid-level exception, Cousins ​​appeared in 30 games for the Warriors, averaging 16.3 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 48 percent from the field in 25.7 minutes per game.

While Cousins’ tenure ended years ago, his remarks echo a growing chorus of outside voices questioning whether Kerr is still the right figure to lead a team balancing veteran expectations and developing younger talent.

On the court, Golden State continued to win despite the hype. The Warriors improved to 25–19 and are in eighth place in the Western Conference after a A 135–112 win over the Miami Heat on Monday evening. That victory, however, was overshadowed by the defeat of Jimmy Butler III, who suffered an ACL tear during the game.

Golden State will close out their current eight-game homestand on Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors (25-19) at 10:00 PM ET before opening a four-game road trip against the Dallas Mavericks (18-26) on Thursday at 7:30 PM ET on Prime Video.

As the season progresses, Cousins’ sharp assessment adds another layer to an already complex picture in Golden State — one where coaching stability, player development and long-term direction are increasingly intertwined.