Green Leaves Bench Following Heated Exchange With Kerr
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San Francisco, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green left the bench and went to the locker room during an early third-quarter timeout Monday night after a heated exchange with coach Steve Kerr and did not play the remainder of the game in a 120-97 win over the Orlando Magic. Kerr said he would not reinsert Green; Green said “tempers spilled over” and the team would move forward. Teammates described the matter as internal. The Warriors improved to 15-15 and players offered limited postgame remarks. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline
- 1. 2016: Draymond Green suspended during the NBA Finals following an on-court altercation.
- 2. Prior game (Saturday): Green was ejected against Phoenix for consecutive technical fouls.
- 3. Monday night: Green and Kerr had a heated exchange during an early third-quarter timeout.
- 4. Green walked to the locker room, missed most of the third quarter, and did not play thereafter.
- 5. Postgame: Both Green and Kerr characterized the matter as internal; Warriors recorded a 120-97 win and improved to 15-15.
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