Draymond Green Gives Incredible Quote After Getting Benched By Steve Kerr

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has been moved to the bench.

Nov 28, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) talks with head coach Steve Kerr during the fourth quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images / Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Draymond Green made his return to action on Friday night when they Golden State Warriors lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 107-90.

However, the future Hall of Famer came off the bench.

According to head coach Steve Kerr, Green will now move into a bench role for the time being.

Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic: "Steve Kerr said he’d like to keep Draymond Green coming off the bench in near future. He said they’re trying to “maximize” Jonathan Kuminga and not “wear down” Draymond Green. Plan is to close halves with Green at center. The Andrew Wiggins ankle injury could complicate puzzle."

Steve Kerr said he’d like to keep Draymond Green coming off the bench in near future. He said they’re trying to “maximize” Jonathan Kuminga and not “wear down” Draymond Green. Plan is to close halves with Green at center. The Andrew Wiggins ankle injury could complicate puzzle.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 7, 2024

After the game, Green gave a good quote when asked about his role change.

Green (h/t 95.7 The Game): "Coach just called and asked me; he said it's something he was thinking about, and he wanted to know if I was okay with it. Of course, I'm okay with it. I have been one of JK's biggest fans since he's been here... I'm a fan of his, I want to see him do well, so if his opportunity goes through me, then it is what it is. That's his opportunity."

“Of course I’m okay with it. I have been one of JK’s biggest fans since he’s been here… I am a product of my vet willing to take a backseat for me. So you gotta give back what came to you.”

Draymond on his move to the bench pic.twitter.com/RlDVZqW6tH

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With the loss to the Timberwolves, the Warriors dropped to 13-9 in their first 22 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

Green is averaging 8.9 points, 6.4 rebounds, 6.0 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 43.7% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point range in 20 games.