Steve Kerr declares $46.8 million Warriors star heir to Steph Curry's Golden State throne


Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is in his 16th season in the Bay Area. The Dubs have been trying to find a worthy successor to the 'Baby Faced Assassin' and with the 2025-26 season underway, coach Steve Kerr has declared the heir to Curry's throne.

Coach Kerr, Friday on the “Willard & Dibs” show, stated Jonathan Kuminga as Curry's heir. He advised Kuminga to accept his current role and improve so that when the likes of Curry, Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler retire, he will become the team's new main player.

“What I've told (Jonathan Kuminga) the last couple of years is if you can find your place with this group, which he's doing now, Jimmy, Dray and Steph are only here for so long. You can expand your game eventually and become the focal point.”

Kuminga, who has earned a spot in the Warriors' starting five after being a rotation player. The fifth-year winger has played well in his first five starts of the season, leading coach Kerr to declare him a “tint going forward.”

His spot in Golden State was uncertain before the season began, as he was a restricted free agent. He eventually signed a two-year, $46.8 million contract after the Dubs rejected sign-and-trade offers from the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. Regardless, his spot wasn't secure until Kerr decided Al Horford needed to be a rotation player.

October 30, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) drives back to the basket, not Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Image Images - Source: ImageOctober 30, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) drives back to the basket, not Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Image Images - Source: Image
October 30, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) drives back to the basket, not Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Image Images – Source: Image

Presumed starter Moses Moody went down with a calf injury during training camp practices. Kuminga jumped at his chance and hasn't looked back since, impressing Kerr. In six games played, he is averaging 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.

Jonathan Kuminga opens up about relationship with Warriors coach Steve Kerr

Warriors wing Jonathan Kuminga spoke with Tim awakami of the “San Francisco Standard,” where he discussed his relationship with coach Steve Kerr. Kuminga said he was focused on growth and is on the same page as Kerr.

“I'd hate to be the problem to mess it up,” he said. “I'm growing up. I'm in my fifth year. I know what it means to win. And I know what I want to achieve, to win a championship.”

“There's no bad blood or anything like that. I don't think there's ever been any bad blood,” Kuminga added. “It's just the whole narrative, everything we talk about outside. But we're fine. We're fine.”

Kuminga and the Golden State Warriors will hit the road to face the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.