Draymond Green Exits Court After Heated Exchange With Steve Kerr During Warriors Win
During Golden State Warriors' win over the Orlando Magic on December 23, 2025, Draymond Green left the court and went to the locker room following a heated exchange with head coach Steve Kerr during a third-quarter huddle. Kerr explained that he called a timeout to help the team regain focus and that Green chose to cool off in the locker room. He described the exchange as a private matter.
Green stated he intended to reenter the game but was not sent back onto the court by Kerr, and he felt he owed it to his teammates to stay with them. This incident came shortly after Green's ejection in the team's previous game against Phoenix for receiving consecutive technical fouls.
Kerr downplayed any ongoing issues, saying the team is ready to move forward and that Green remains a vital champion for the Warriors. Stephen Curry also described the interaction as a private conversation and emphasized the team's professionalism. Additionally, Brandin Podziemski praised Green for being a great teammate while on the bench after returning to play.
At the time, Golden State held a 15-15 record, and Green acknowledged that the team's struggles have sometimes led to flare-ups in temper. Both Green, with the Warriors since 2012, and Kerr, the coach since 2014, have contributed to the franchise winning four NBA championships together.
