Was Steve Kerr fired? Truth behind viral post about the Golden State Warriors coach

A viral X post claimed, "The Golden State Warriors have fired Steve Kerr."

Published on: Jan 31, 2026, 05:09:17 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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On Friday, Golden State Warriors fans were thrown into a frenzy after a viral post on X (formerly Twitter) falsely claimed that head coach Steve Kerr had been fired.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half at American Airlines Center on Jan 22, 2026. (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)

The viral post

The claim originated from the account @JakeMorrisonNBA, which posted, "The Golden State Warriors have fired Steve Kerr. More details are expected to release."

The post quickly gained traction, racking up more than two million views within hours and triggering a wave of mixed reactions from fans.

One person wrote, "Damn!!! Who could have thought this would happen?"

Another added, “Really?? Wow. He's such a great coach and an even better person."

A third user commented, “Now he can devote all his time to being a political pundit and they can get someone who can devote all their time to coaching."

Another expressed, "They didn’t even give dude a chance to resign after all he’s done for them?"

The truth

Steve Kerr has not been fired. The viral post is false.

The account @JakeMorrisonNBA is a satirical X account known for posting misleading content. There has been no official statement from the Golden State Warriors, the NBA, or any credible reporter suggesting Kerr has been dismissed.

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Steve Kerr's legacy

Steve Kerr remains one of the most accomplished figures in NBA history. As a player, he won five NBA championships, including three with the Chicago Bulls from 1996 to 1998 alongside Michael Jordan, and two with the San Antonio Spurs in 1999 and 2003. He holds the NBA record for career three-point percentage at .454 and won the 1997 Three-Point Contest.

As head coach of the Golden State Warriors since 2014, Kerr has led the team to four NBA championships in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022. He was named NBA Coach of the Year in 2016 and recognized among the Top 15 Coaches in NBA History. He also guided Team USA to Olympic gold in 2024.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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