Draymond Green’s “more TROUBLE than he’s worth”, Skip Bayless calls for a trade

Coach Kerr Acknowledges Trust Issues After Draymond Green's Punch: Skip Bayless Weighs In

Draymond Green’s “more TROUBLE than he’s worth”, Skip Bayless calls for a trade

In a revealing exit interview, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr shed light on the difficult season the team experienced, acknowledging that trust was lost within the organization after Draymond Green’s altercation with teammate Jordan Poole. The incident, which occurred early in the 2022-23 NBA season, had a significant impact on the Warriors’ culture and chemistry.

Skip Bayless, a well-known sports analyst, voiced his concerns about Draymond Green’s behavior, stating, “Somebody’s got to go. To me, Draymond has become more trouble than he’s worth.” Bayless highlighted the negative impact of the altercation on the team’s chemistry and suggested that parting ways with Green might be necessary.

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“Anytime some trust is lost, then it makes the process much more difficult, and there was some trust lost,” Kerr said. “That’s as blunt as I can be. The only way to correct the course is to continue to communicate with players and coaches and those relationships have to be built, the bonds have to be built… We have to get back to what has made us really successful, which is a really trusting environment and a group that relies on one another and makes each other better.”

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Rumors of a tired locker room had circulated throughout the season, suggesting that the camaraderie the Warriors were known for had been significantly affected. The leaked video of the punch further intensified the atmosphere of distrust within the team.

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Draymond Green and Jordan Poole’s relationship remains hostile

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The fallout from the incident between Draymond Green and Jordan Poole continues to impact the Warriors, as revealed by Poole’s recent comments. When asked about his relationship with Green, Poole responded, “I don’t have no answer for you.” He went on to clarify that they are just teammates and that their interactions are strictly business.

The incident between Green and Poole not only affected their personal relationship but also had an influence on the team. The lack of a bond between two key players undoubtedly impacted the Warriors’ on-court dynamics and overall team chemistry.

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As the Warriors look to regroup and reestablish their winning culture, Kerr emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust and promoting a positive environment.

The 2022-23 NBA season will be remembered as a challenging period for the Golden State Warriors, marked by the loss of trust following Draymond Green’s punch. However, with open communication, renewed bonds, and a commitment to regaining their winning culture, the Warriors aim to put this difficult chapter behind them and emerge stronger in the seasons to come.

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