The Golden State Warriors and Steve Kerr must consider a multitude of factors when deciding whether to sign another contract should be signed between them.

For the Warriors, guided by their front office leaders, owner Joe Lacob and general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr., it has been reported that they desire a multi-year deal to ensure this coming season remains focused on winning, rather than a sentimental farewell tour, while Kerr has reportedly juggled his desire to stick with players like Steph Curry and Draymond Green against the weight and stress a high-profile job like this can bring.

Now, another point of contention has surfaced and may play a role in the decision Kerr and the front office ultimately make.

On Thursday, The Athletic's Nick Friedell released an article detailing some of the thoughts that both Kerr and the Warriors' front office are having heading into this major crossroads.

Friedell specifically noted one thing that the front office might have had a problem with over the years, especially this season.

"League and team sources said throughout the season that Kerr’s desire to speak candidly on social and political issues has at times caused internal frustration. Veteran journalist Marc Spears said during a radio interview this week that one reason Kerr may be hesitant to return is that he has felt 'stifled' at times."

Kerr is often open and vocal about issues regarding the country and the world, such as the ICE shooting that occurred in Minnesota when the Warriors were in town to play the Timberwolves in January.

Friedell did say it is "unclear" if this will end up actually becoming a deciding factor, but it is notable that there's even any talk about this in the first place. Additionally, Friedell noted that though nothing will happen until Kerr meets with Lacob and Dunleavy, "staffers have begun to brace themselves for the possibility of change."

Kerr has always been outspoken about these topics throughout his career, so it's a bit peculiar to see this come out as a supposed problem with the Warriors' front office now.

It could just be that with the Warriors not ruling the NBA and winning championships anymore, the front office doesn't want to put up with it, but considering Kerr's background, they should have always known Kerr would be like this.

Kerr's mother, Ann, still leads seminars at UCLA about the United States and the Middle East, imparting wisdom from her life experiences. Kerr's father, Malcolm, was a notable professor in Middle Eastern studies, particularly in Arab politics, and his unfortunate assassination in 1984 is something Kerr cites to this day as a reason for his vocalness.

Kerr is never going to stop talking about issues he deems to be important, and to think that the Warriors may not want to deal with it any longer because the Warriors are no longer dominating with Kerr as the head coach isn't a great look, to say the least.