Steve Kerr Turns The Tables On Draymond Green With One Big Ask
Steve Kerr is returning to a Golden State Warriors team that no longer looks like the group that won four championships. The Warriors went 37-45 last season and missed the playoffs, while Kerr signed a new two-year deal to remain on the sideline. Draymond Green is still central to that group. Now Kerr wants the [...]
Steve Kerr is asking veteran forward Draymond Green to offer the same patience he once appreciated from his coach. This comes as the Warriors undergo a significant transition, with the team missing the playoffs last season and Stephen Curry set to depart. Kerr recently had a private conversation with Green about the future, recalling Green's gratitude for Kerr's patience during difficult stretches.
Kerr believes that relationship must evolve to work both ways. Despite Green's importance to the team's history and success, Kerr expects some changes, including a potential shift in Green's role and less emphasis on his possessions. The coach remains committed to Green's contributions, emphasizing that the changes are meant to test Green's adaptability while preserving his crucial role in Golden State's evolving strategy.
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