The one person who has sent Steve Kerr on a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the year more than Stephen Curry has to be Draymond Green. His unconventional methods in the modern NBA have put Green in hot waters more than one can keep count. Kerr certainly had the first-hand taste of dealing with the enigmatic stalwart, and it wasn’t always pretty. The veteran coach went on record about getting mad at Draymond for his nonsensical behavior at times. But there’s no lack of respect between the two. Just how it should be between two winners. But an unexpected event unfolded recently that could cause some tension between the coach and the player.

The conversation on ‘The Draymond Green Show with Baron Davis’ took an interesting turn when the Warriors veteran asked Clippers coach Ty Lue to list the greatest coaches who were once players, much like he is. However, Draymond added a twist at the end. “Stevie Kerr, you drop out my friend,” he said, excluding his own coach from the list.

Seeing his USAB colleague getting axed by Dray, Ty Lue immediately responded, “Oh no. Hey, he made one of the biggest shots in NBA history.” Draymond agreed with Lue, calling Kerr his “guy.” Not only is his stature as a head coach highly regarded, but Kerr’s legacy as a player is also notable. During his time with Chicago, Kerr made a shot that is still etched in the league’s history books. A 17-foot jump shot. In Game 6 of the 1997 NBA Finals, he hit the 3-pointer off a pass from teammate Michael Jordan. That played a pivotal role in securing the win, and the franchise went on to claim another championship title.

Draymond then jokingly added, “He gonna flash his championship rings on me.” Well, when you have it, flaunt it. And Kerr definitely has more than enough to show off. The former guard boasts five championship titles as a player with the Bulls and Spurs, and as a coach, he has added four more championships to his resume.

Draymond probably knew that Lue would be naming Kerr due to their close bond, so he wanted to keep him off the list. Lue then revealed his list, and as Dray had expected, the first name was Kerr’s, followed by Phil Jackson, Pat Riley, Bill Russell, and Lenny Wilkens.

Steve Kerr certainly deserves a spot on any list of the greatest coaches, but given the way his stint is going with the Warriors, the script may soon be flipped.

Steve Kerr faces challenges as Warriors Struggle to Reclaim Their Former Glory

The Warriors, who once maintained a winning streak of 27 games under Steve Kerr, are now finding it difficult to balance even a 16-16 record. The Dubs did have a strong start, even enjoying the top spot in the Western Conference for a while. However, it wasn’t long before they dropped to the tenth place before the first half of the season.

In fact, over the last ten games, the Warriors could only secure three wins, highlighting the struggles they’ve been facing, despite being led by one of the greatest coaches in NBA history and the leadership of Stephen Curry. After the dismissal of the Kings’ former coach Mike Brown, some in the Warriors’ fanbase have also called for Kerr’s exit. However, Kerr remained confident that the Warriors would not treat him in the same way.

“I feel very fortunate to work in an organization that really values continuity,” Kerr said while discussing Brown’s firing. The Golden State Warriors are going through a rough patch, but parting ways with Kerr after all he’s contributed to the franchise would seem unfair. However, the 59-year-old coach knows that it’s time to up his game. The team has already wasted too many opportunities and can’t afford to squander anymore. It’s high time Kerr and his Warriors buckle up and find a way to turn things around.