Steve Kerr Makes Honest Draymond Green Statement After Warriors-Pistons Game

Steve Kerr spoke about Draymond Green after Thursday's win.

Apr 7, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates after beating the Utah Jazz at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images / Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

On Thursday night, Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors beat the Detroit Pistons by a score of 107-104.

Green finished the win with seven points, five rebounds, four assists, one steal and three blocks while shooting 3/9 from the field in 32 minutes of playing time.

After the game, head coach Steve Kerr made an honest statement about the 2017 Defensive Player of The Year when he met with the media.

Kerr: "Draymond is our heart and soul. He always has been. The energy, the competitive desire, he just fuels us. I thought he was great tonight."

Green is in his 13th NBA season (all with the Warriors).

He was the 35th pick in the 2012 NBA Draft out of Michigan State.

Right now, Green is averaging 8.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.1 steals and 1.2 blocks per contest while shooting 41.7% from the field and 36.2% from the three-point range in 33 games.

"Draymond is our heart and soul. He always has been. The energy, the competitive desire, he just fuels us. I thought he was great tonight. " - Steve Kerr

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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) January 10, 2025

With the win over Detroit, the Warriors are 19-18 in 37 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.

They are 4-6 over their last ten games.

On Friday, the Warriors will resume action when they visit the Pacers in Indiana.

However, Green has been ruled out for the game.

Via Underdog NBA: "Draymond Green (back) listed out Friday."

Draymond Green (back) listed out Friday.

— Underdog NBA (@Underdog__NBA) January 10, 2025

Green has career averages of 8.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 45.0% from the field and 32.2% from the three-point range in 846 games.