Steve Kerr believes the Golden State Warriors have the depth and two-way potential to become a contender after extending their winning streak to eight games.

“We’re deep,” Kerr said after Golden State routed the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 on Monday. He added that the team has a chance to be a “top 10 offense and defense” and a “real contender.”

The Warriors completed a six-game homestand sweep and improved to 8-3. Kerr praised their focus, noting that they avoided the lapses that had hurt them in previous games against depleted opponents.

He said the team had shown “grit” and praised the players for their contributions. Golden State’s run began after an 0-3 start and included a 25-point comeback against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Stephen Curry scored 25 points in just 21 minutes, while Brandin Podziemski also had 25. Yaxel Lendeborg added 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists, and the Warriors shot 55% from the field and 48% from three-point range.

Kerr singled out Lendeborg’s passing on a skip pass that led to a De’Anthony Melton three-pointer. He called it a “high-level play” and praised the rookie’s ability to read the defense and “see the chess board.”

The coach also addressed the team’s injury situation. Brandon Williams left with a hamstring injury and will undergo an MRI, while Kerr called him “a huge part of our team.”

Kerr said the team’s identity would become clearer around the 20-game mark. Despite the eight-game winning streak, he stressed that Golden State still needed consistency.

He identified ball security, shot quality and transition defense as priorities for the upcoming road trip. Kerr said the Warriors had performed well against New Orleans but needed to maintain that standard consistently.

Golden State visits the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, while New Orleans hosts the Brooklyn Nets.