Overview
- During a 120-97 win over the Magic on Dec. 22, a third-quarter timeout argument led Draymond Green to leave the bench and not return to the game.
- Steve Kerr called the episode “not my finest hour,” saying he apologized to Green, who also apologized; both said they addressed the team and moved on.
- Green said he left to prevent escalation, describing the decision as a “huge moment of growth” and a way to avoid saying something he could not take back.
- Kerr said Green was not fined and is expected to be available for the Christmas Day game against the Mavericks in San Francisco.
- The incident renewed scrutiny of Green’s on-court decline and turnovers and prompted outside debate over Kerr’s leadership and possible roster moves as the trade window approaches.