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Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr addressed his heated exchange with Draymond Green during a lengthy media session on Wednesday.
Green left the team’s bench area during a timeout in the third quarter of Golden State’s game against the Orlando Magic on Monday. Finally he headed to the locker room to freshen up. Kerr said that even after Green returned to the bench for the rest of the game, he was not going to play.
“We discussed it a little bit and he made the decision to go back to the locker room to calm down and that’s all I’m going to say about it. It’s all private. I have nothing more to add,” Kerr said at the time. Green had nine points and seven rebounds in Monday’s 120-97 victory.
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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) walks to the team bench with head coach Steve Kerr after a play against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on April 15, 2025. (Cary Edmondson/Image Images)
Kerr later took the blame for his role in the explosion.
“Monday night wasn’t my best moment, and that was a time where I needed to be calm in the huddle,” Kerr said after practice Wednesday, ahead of Golden State’s Christmas Day meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. “I regret my actions in that exchange. I apologized to [Green]. He apologized to me. “We both apologize to the team.”
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Kerr added that he and Green are competitive by nature, which can sometimes lead to moments of encouragement.
“These things happen, especially when there are two incredibly competitive people like Dray and I. So, over the 12 years we’ve been together, this has happened occasionally and I’m not proud of it.”
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, center, watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in San Francisco, California. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)
Kerr and Green first formed their partnership when the former NBA player was named head coach of the Warriors. He went on to highlight the similarities he shares with Green.
“We’re a lot more alike than anyone could imagine. So yeah, this isn’t totally uncommon. I would say this hasn’t happened in a few years, this kind of split and explosion, but in our 12 years together, it’s not the first time. And we’ve always, always found a way to not only bounce back, but move forward in leaps and bounds as a result.”
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr watches as forward Draymond Green (23) talks with an official during the first half against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center on December 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)
Kerr also made clear Green’s legacy in basketball.
“Honestly, my number one goal is for him to end his Warrior career with us fighting metaphorically, not literally, but fighting and competing together, until we’re both gone. And I think that’s going to happen. Because I believe in Draymond and I believe in myself, and I believe in everything we’ve built over 12 years.”
The Warriors defeated the Mavericks on Christmas Day to improve to 16-15 on the season.
