Warriors coach Steve Kerr backs NBA’s decision to ban Draymond Green after his player’s latest violent incident: ‘The one who choked Rudy, the one who punched Jordan… that’s the guy who has to change’
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr agreed with Draymond Green's indefinite suspension, stating that he believes it could help the four-time All-Star.
Green was suspended indefinitely after hitting Phoenix Suns center Jusuf Nurkic in the face while waving his arms in an attempt to make a bad call.
“The suspension makes sense,” Kerr told reporters on Thursday. “For me, this is about more than basketball. It's about helping Draymond.
“It's an opportunity for Draymond to step away and make a change in his approach, in his life. And that is not easy. You don't say, 'Okay, we're going to play five games.' And then he'll be fine. …That's not the answer, to pick a number. The answer is to help Draymond.”
Kerr added: 'This isn't just about an outburst on the pitch… this is about his life.'
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said he supports Draymond Green's suspension
Green was suspended indefinitely after “accidentally” punching Suns' Jusuf Nurkic in the face
Green has come under fire for a number of recent incidents that began in training camp last season when he punched former teammate Jordan Poole in the face during an argument during practice.
Just weeks ago, Green was suspended five games for tying up Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert during a mid-game altercation that started between Warriors guard Klay Thompson and Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels.
“I want him to end his career with dignity… he crossed the line,” Kerr said of the latest incident. 'And he knows that. We want to support him all the way.”
Green quickly apologized after his latest unfortunate incident, unlike the one involving Gobert.
General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said Green may remain with the team
“I'm not one to apologize for the things I plan to do, but I do apologize to Jusuf because I didn't mean to hit him,” Green said during the match.
“I sell calls with my arms… so I sold the call… and I swung and unfortunately I hit him.”
Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy also told reporters that Green can remain with the team and practice during his suspension.
'We think the healthiest thing is for him to be there. It may not happen every day, but we're not throwing that guy away somewhere.'