Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, Green said Kerr has faced unfair criticism over rotations and philosophies, arguing that the scrutiny around Kerr is harsher than what many all-time great coaches endure in any era.
Green also asserted that Kerr is the right coach for a team facing elimination, emphasizing Kerr’s ability to make timely decisions and adjustments. He noted Kerr’s track record as a builder of championship teams and a trusted leader in high-pressure moments.
Kerr is widely credited with unlocking Green’s potential as both an offensive facilitator and defensive anchor, a dynamic that helped accelerate the Warriors’ breakthrough season in 2015 and sustained their run to six NBA Finals appearances with Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.
Despite the team’s ups and downs during the regular season, Green highlighted Kerr’s role in providing confidence and a clear game plan, underscoring the trust between the players and their coach as they approach the win-or-go-home matchup.
The Warriors-Suns showdown is set for 10:00 p.m. Eastern time in Phoenix, with the prize a first-round date against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. Green and Curry will again lean on Kerr’s guidance as they bid to advance to the playoffs.
