Overview
- Steve Kerr took responsibility for the sideline clash, calling it "not my finest hour," after he and Draymond Green apologized to each other and the team.
- The dispute began during the win over the Magic, when Green left the bench for the locker room and did not return to the game despite later rejoining the bench.
- Green returned to action in the Christmas Day victory over the Mavericks as Golden State closed a 3-0 homestand to move to 16-15.
- Teammate Jimmy Butler endorsed the intensity, saying the yelling "turned me on a little bit" and describing the confrontation as beneficial.
- Kerr reaffirmed his goal for Green to finish his career with the Warriors, with no further discipline reported as the team emphasizes moving forward.