On the spot, Steve Kerr tried to explain Draymond Green’s gesture, ensuring in particular that “Rudy Gobert had his hands on Klay’s neck and that’s why Draymond grabbed him by the neck”. Cold, the Golden State coach admitted that his strong winger had gone too far.
“He went too far”explained the coach before the match (again lost) against Oklahoma City. “Draymond was wrong. He knows it. It gives a very bad image, and the five matches are deserved.”
Steve Kerr understands that Draymond Green wanted to keep Rudy Gobert away from Klay Thompson, but not the way.
“I see no problem in [Draymond Green] tries to keep Rudy away from Klay (…) but he has to let go” explains the Warriors technician. “He held it for six or seven seconds. It was a terrible image for the league, for Draymond and for everyone.”
The coach also recognizes that his strong winger tends to respond, in situations like this where frustration and anger rise within him, with physical violence. Enough to generate its suspensions.
“Draymond has to find a way not to cross that line”concludes Steve Kerr. “I’m not talking about expulsions or technical fouls, I’m talking about acts of physical violence. This is inexcusable. We need to do everything in our power to give him the help and assistance he needs to be able to walk the line between being an incredible competitor… but he can’t cross that line. He did it the other night. »
