Leaked audio has revealed what was said between Draymond Green and Steve Kerr during their heated exchange on the Golden State Warriors bench.
Fans are still talking about the tense back-and-forth between Steve Kerr and Draymond Green. The incident occurred during the third quarter of the Warriors’ 120–97 home win on Monday night.
Cameras caught Green and Kerr in a heated back-and-forth during a timeout before Green walked off to the locker room, returning to the bench for the rest of the game.
Steve Kerr told Draymond Green to ‘go home’ in heated exchange
According to the leaked audio from the broadcast, Kerr criticised Green for repeatedly arguing with referees, warning him that it could lead to another technical foul.
Green didn’t take kindly to these comments, immediately going on the offensive at Kerr. In response, the head coach told him to walk away to avoid frustration.
Green: “F— you!”
Moody: “Come on, Dray… Come on, man.”
Kerr: “If you don’t want me to talk to you, go home… How am I supposed to coach you, Dray?”
Players like Moses Moody got between them to defuse the situation. Green did not return to the court for the rest of the night, finding a place on the bench after cooling off.
The incident underlined the tension within the Warriors’ locker room, where competitiveness can boil over, and things can get incredibly heated.
Draymond Green shuts down concern over relationship with Steve Kerr
After the game, Draymond Green told reporters it was for the best that he sat out the rest of the contest, calling basketball an emotional sport.
As far as this issue boiling over and affecting his relationship with Steve Kerr, Green suggested that wouldn’t be the case.
Green has had clashes with Kerr before, but both have always emphasised their mutual respect and shared commitment to winning.
Monday’s exchange looked to be another example of Draymond letting his emotions get the best of him, something Steve Kerr and the Warriors are all too familiar with, but have learned to accept.
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