Steve Kerr had something to share about Draymond Green's frustrations amid the Golden State Warriors' injuries this season.
The 2025-26 NBA campaign has been a tough one for Golden State. Jimmy Butler III suffered a season-ending ACL injury, while Curry is dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out for the next few games. As a result, Green is having to take on more responsibilities than before.
Kerr is very pleased with Green and how he is filling his role as he ages, but also with Curry and Butler out. Green is asking for a different role without involving the team's stars.
"You take away all the threats around him and it becomes really frustrating for him and our team. It makes things really difficult in terms of rhythm and flow. He's done a great job of doing the things we've been asking him to do. Less handling the ball at the top of the key. More screening and diving into ball screens. Running the floor and getting to the corners instead of running the play back," Kerr said on the Tom Tolbert Show. Said at the 28:34 mark.
"He's doing all these things, everything we're asking. He's having a great attitude on the bench and in the locker room, but he's frustrated. All the frustration that comes with getting older and not being able to do things you could do a few years ago. It's all playing into it and he's handling it really, really well."
Steve Kerr, what's next for the Warriors?
Steve Kerr and Draymond Green have a lot of work to do to keep the Warriors in the playoff picture. While Stephen Curry has fully recovered, Golden State needs to hold down the fort for its superstar guard.
Golden State has a 31–30 record on the season, tied for eighth in the Western Conference standings. They are 1.5 games ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers and 2.5 games behind the Portland Trail Blazers while trailing the Phoenix Suns by 3.5 games and 5.5 games behind the Los Angeles Lakers.
The Warriors will continue to prepare for their next game while on the road. They will face the Houston Rockets on March 5, tip-off at 7:30 pm ET.
