Steve Kerr Reveals the Draymond Green Incident That Infuriated Him Most!

Over the past decade, Golden State Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr and player Draymond Green have experienced the typical highs and lows that characterize long-term professional and personal relationships. Their journey together includes several significant achievements and a few notable setbacks.

Their successful moments together—clinching NBA titles in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2022—have elevated Green’s stature as a prominent figure in sports culture. Conversely, the challenges have sometimes painted Green as unpredictable and volatile, particularly highlighted by an incident that Kerr recalled during a recent appearance on The Dan Le Batard Show.

When asked about the most upset he’s ever been with Green, Kerr pointedly referred to a specific altercation. “Definitely the Jordan Poole incident,” he remarked.

This incident involved Green striking former Warriors guard Jordan Poole during a practice session on October 5, 2022. The event cast a long shadow over the team’s season, which turned out to be one of their least successful ones under Kerr’s leadership in terms of win percentage.

Discussing the incident further on the show, Kerr explained, “He crossed the line with Jordan and he knows it. He realized it right away, and it made that season incredibly tough for everyone involved.”

Since then, Green’s conduct has continued to be a point of contention. In 2024 alone, he faced two extensive suspensions for actions during games that the NBA deemed excessively aggressive.

Kerr reflected on the recurrent narrative surrounding the Poole altercation, noting, “That story has come up repeatedly.” He concluded, “That’s probably when I was the most frustrated. There’s your headline.”

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