Coaches walk a fine line in the NBA. A range of bad results could see them lose their job. That along with some locker room friction culminated in the dismissal of Mike Brown, the coach that helped break the Kings’ playoff drought. However, since his departure, interim HC Doug Christie has inspired the roster to have a completely different outlook. As a man watching from outside, Draymond Green has loved to witness the revival of the great franchise.

But when it comes to personal preferences, Green isn’t a man who welcomes such major changes. “I do not like change. Keep my stuff the same,” he describes as his personality. He also believes it to be true in the NBA circles. It’s largely linked to the constant change in ideology and culture a switch in coaches can bring.

And while a new coach can spark a turnaround as has Christie, Draymond Green has a strong belief. “When you look around the league, the teams that have the consistency are usually the teams that do best. And the bad organizations that are switching coaches every year, every other year, it usually don’t work. And the proof and the pettiness is right there in your face,” he said on the Draymond Green Show.

He used some NFL examples to support his argument. The Chiefs, who have had Andy Reid as their coach since 2013 entrusted him with fostering a winning environment alluding to his work with the Eagles. Likewise, they are now on track to do a Super Bowl three-peat if all goes right.

The main issue with a change in leadership is the need to adjust. It’s especially hard when long-time coaches leave. The shape of the organization has to change to align with the new selection. However, the Warriors forward views the Kings to be an exception. Since Christie has been with the franchise longer than even Brown was, Green feels “It’s a consistent voice that those guys have heard for years”.

And seeing how the interim HC has empowered the group, it does fit the case.

Why Draymond Green was fine with adjusting with Steve Kerr

Even though the former Michigan prospect isn’t a fan of “adjusting”, he had no choice when Steve Kerr came in. Mark Jackson, the coach before the Bulls legend did an amazing job. His philosophies got the Bay to be a postseason team for two straight seasons. But he wasn’t able to crack the final part of the process.

Hence, the Warriors hired Kerr, a man well versed with the triangle offense and having observed Phil Jackson’s methods. Initially, Green may have found it tough. But two reasons helped him acclimate and buy into the project laid out by the legendary coach. Firstly, “Steve brought in the ball movement, the player movements” to what Green thought was a stagnant offense prior to his arrival.

Additionally, he also helped unlock his potential on the Warriors. Under Jackson, Draymond Green couldn’t become a regular starter. However, Steve Kerr saw a vision. He utilized Green’s multidimensional skillset and made him the facilitator. They haven’t necessarily always been on the same page. Notably, Green called out his coach for benching Jayson Tatum during the recent Paris Olympics. But at the same time, Kerr could hardly do much wrong when he took over the Bay.

In his very first season in charge, Kerr led the Warriors to a championship. That also was the beginning of the most prolific modern-day dynasty. The Warriors went to the NBA Finals for five straight years. Many would argue the stardom on the team overshadowed Kerr’s tactics and schemes.

To remove that asterisk, Steve Kerr and the Warriors won another championship in 2022, cementing the coach’s legacy within the Bay. Due to his roaring success, the franchise hasn’t had to think about moving on from the former Bulls guard. In addition, he also has great command of the locker room, earning the admiration of all the players.

Hence, while change isn’t necessarily appreciated, at times it could be necessary.