Steve Kerr Breaks Silence on Draymond Green's Controversial Foul

The Golden State Warriors are one of several teams fighting for playoff positioning in the Western Conference with the season coming to an end. As for the Houston Rockets, they entered Sunday's game with the second seed virtually locked up and looking to add another quality win to their season before the playoffs. Unluckily for Golden State, Houston showed they wanted it more.

After a dominant defensive effort against Steph Curry that held him to three points on ten shots, the Rockets left Golden State with a 106-96 victory. While Curry's poor performance was a top headline, Warriors' veteran Draymond Green found himself earning a controversial foul against Houston's Alperen Sengun, sparking a response from head coach Steve Kerr.

Steve Kerr had no issue with Draymond Green's scrappy performance tonight and battle with Alperen Şengün — (five fouls, one technical, and a flagrant).

"I love Draymond's fire. The reason we got four banners up there. We wouldn't have any without Draymond. I love his fire." pic.twitter.com/U0IRiiBbFA
— KNBR (@KNBR) April 7, 2025

"I love Draymond's fire. The reason we got four banners up there," Kerr said in regards to Draymond's five fouls, a technical and a flagrant. "We wouldn't have any without Draymond. I love his fire. He was fighting out there, just didn't go our way"

While Green's approach towards the game isn't one enjoyed by a large portion of NBA fans, Kerr backed up his veteran star by saying just how important he is to the Warriors' success not only now but the dynasty they've built.

Apr 6, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) stands on the court before the start of the game against the Houston Rockets at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

Green is eyeing his second Defensive Player of the Year award. A win would make him the oldest player in NBA history to capture that award, surpassing Dikembe Mutombo. Golden State returns to action on Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns.

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