Steve Kerr Says $46,800,000 Warriors Star Is Heir to Steph Curry's Golden State Throne Magic Post

Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry is playing 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 an heir to Curry’s throne.

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

“What I’ve said (to Jonathan Kuminga) over the last few years is that if you can find your place in this group, which he’s doing now, Jimmy, Dray and Steph are only there for a while. You can eventually expand your game and become the focal point.”

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

His place in Golden State was uncertain before the start of the season, as he was a restricted free agent. He ultimately signed a two-year, $46.8 million contract after the Dubs turned down sign-and-trade offers from the Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. Regardless, his spot wasn’t secure until Kerr decided Al Horford should be a rotation player.

October 30, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States; Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (1) drives to the basket again over Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images – Source: Imagn

Supposed starter Moses Moody injured his calf during training camp practice. Kuminga seized his opportunity and hasn’t looked back since, impressing Kerr. In six games played, he averages 17.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.

Jonathan Kuminga opens up about his relationship with Warriors coach Steve Kerr

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

“I wouldn’t want to be the problem and ruin everything,” he said. “I’m growing up. I’m in my fifth year now. I know what it means to win. And I know what I want to achieve, to win a championship.”

“There’s no disagreement or anything like that. I don’t think there’s ever been any disagreement,” Kuminga added. “It’s just all the narrative, all the talk on the 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.