NEWNow you can listen to Fox News articles!
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr speaks heated exchange with Draymond Green during a lengthy press session on Wednesday.
Green left the bench during a timeout in the third quarter of Golden State's game against Golden State. Orlando Magic Monday and eventually headed to the locker room to cool down. Kerr stated that even after Green returned to the bench for the rest of the game, he did not intend to play.
“We talked a little bit and he made the decision to go back to the dressing room to cool down and that’s all I’m going to say about that. Everything is confidential. I have nothing more to add,” Kerr said at the time. Green had nine points and seven rebounds in Monday's 120-97 win.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS RESOURCES ON FOXNEWS.COM
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) walks to the bench with head coach Steve Kerr after the game against the Memphis Grizzlies in the third quarter at Chase Center in San Francisco on April 15, 2025. (Cary Edmondson/Imagn Images)
Kerr later took blame for his role in the bombing.
“Monday night wasn't my finest hour, and it was a time where I needed to stay calm around the group,” Kerr said after practice Wednesday ahead of Golden State's Christmas Day meeting with the Dallas Mavericks. “I regret my actions in this conversation. I apologized to [Green]. He apologized to me. We both apologized to the team.”
Kerr added that he and Green are both competitive by nature, which can sometimes lead to high-energy moments.
“These things happen, especially when you have two incredibly competitive people like Dray and me. So, in the 12 years we've been together, this has happened from time to time, and I'm not proud of it.”
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr during the first half against the Orlando Magic on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)
Kerr and Green first formed their partnership when ex NBA player was named head coach of the Warriors. He continued to highlight the similarities he shares with Greene.
“We are much more alike than anyone could have imagined. So yeah, it's not that uncommon. I would say that such a separation and explosion has not happened for several years, but in our 12 years together this is not the first time. And we always, always found a way to not only bounce back, but also succeed as a result.”
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr (left) watches forward Draymond Green (23) talk to an official during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on December 11, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Troy Taormina/Imagn Images)
Kerr also spoke clearly about Green's basketball legacy.
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
“My No. 1 goal, honestly, is for him to finish his career as a Warrior with us, fighting metaphorically—not literally, but fighting and competing together—until we both quit. And I believe that this will happen. Because I believe in Draymond and I believe in myself. And I believe in everything that we have built in 12 years.”
The warriors won Mavericks at Christmas will improve to 16-15 for the season.
Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
Follow Fox News Digital sports reporting on Xand subscribe to Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
