The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area [TK Show] A Conversation with Tom Tolbert
Apr 23, 2026
Tom Tolbert, former NBA player turned longtime radio and podcast host, chats candidly about Steve Kerr's future and what might be driving his thinking. They explore coaching as a calling, health and lifestyle tolls, possible next roles for Kerr, and whether the Warriors must change system or personnel. Conversation pivots to 49ers draft fits, TV and music documentary picks, and light golf banter.
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Kerr Signaled He Might Be Closing A Chapter
- Steve Kerr signaled an emotional sense of an ending after late-game substitutions and postgame comments about an expiration date for this Warriors core.
- Tom Tolbert and Tim Kawakami heard genuine contemplation from Kerr, noting he pulled Steph and Draymond and said he loved them and might be closing the chapter.
A 40-Year Friendship Kept Private Details
- Tolbert recounts texting with Steve Kerr for 15–25 minutes where they never spoke basketball, implying a long personal friendship and Kerr's guardedness about coaching decisions.
- He emphasizes a 40-year friendship and his choice not to pry for private info.
This Season Made Kerr Contemplate The Future
- Tolbert believes Kerr has thought about retiring much more this season than previous years and that coaching is Kerr's calling.
- He notes coaching ages people and the job's stress and points out Kerr's visible gray hair as evidence this role takes a toll.
