Steve Kerr Backs NBA Decision to Suspend Draymond Green for Five Games

Golden State Warriors Coach Felt Green Went too Far in Altercation

In a recent turn of events, Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors, expresses his support for the NBA’s decision to suspend Draymond Green for five games after a controversial altercation with Rudy Gobert.

Key highlights include:

– Initially, Kerr had defended Green in his postgame comments, despite Green’s ejection for grabbing Rudy Gobert by the neck. However, Kerr reassessed his stance on Thursday.
– Kerr admitted, “He took it too far,” adding, “Draymond was wrong. He knows that. It’s a bad look, and the five games are deserved.”
– The confrontation started between Klay Thompson of the Warriors and Jaden McDaniels of the Timberwolves, with Gobert coming in to separate Thompson from McDaniels. Green then intervened by grabbing Gobert to remove him from Thompson.

Kerr Reflects on Green’s Mistake

Kerr expressed his belief that while Green had good intentions in trying to defend Thompson, he should have let go of Gobert. He stated, “He hung on for six, seven seconds. It was a terrible visual for the league, for Draymond and for everybody.” Kerr’s reflection underscores the importance of maintaining the respect and integrity of the NBA, suggesting that players need to adhere to standards of conduct, regardless of the heat of the moment.

Original article: https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/273701/Steve-Kerr-Draymond-Green-Took-It-Too-Far-Five-Games-Are-Deserved