Kendrick Perkins critiques Warriors GM after Steph Curry interview
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Kendrick Perkins believes Stephen Curry’s recent comments reflect dissatisfaction with the Warriors' management. In an interview on CNBC's ‘Squawk on the Street’, Curry expressed a desire to remain with the Warriors, highlighting the team's struggles in building a competitive roster. Perkins called out General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. on ESPN's NBA Today show, demanding action to land top talent, noting the lack of success since Curry's championship win in 2022. Perkins emphasized the need for loyalty from the front office to match Curry’s commitment as the player approaches the latter part of his career, putting pressure on Dunleavy to deliver results.
- •Kendrick Perkins interprets Curry's words as a challenge to the Warriors' management.
- •Curry wants to remain a 'lifer' with the Warriors.
- •Warriors have not advanced past the second round since 2022.
- •Perkins demands action from GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. to acquire star players.
- 5:46 PMYahoo Sports — Kendrick Perkins sees secret message in Steph Curry interview, tells Mike Dunleavy ‘do your job’
"Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes that Stephen Curry’s recent interview was a message to Golden State Warriors General Manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. The four-time NBA champion reiterated on CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ that he wanted to be a ‘lifer with the Golden State’ Warriors.
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