Draymond Green predicts Steve Kerr amid buzz about potential exit

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green offered an honest perspective on the main coach Steve Kerrfuture as he ponders the longevity of his career. In a recent interview with The Athletic’s Sam Amick, the 14-year veteran expressed confidence Kerr will remain at the helm and noted his desire to finish his career under the coach who helped shape the Warriors’ dynasty.

The comments came as the Warriors (5–3) continue the 2025–26 season after a 118–107 win over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday evening.

“Steph has already said publicly that he doesn’t want to play for another coach,” Green said when asked about Kerr’s place in his long-term plans. “I struggle with change. I hate change. I’m very much (the type of person who) this happens and that’s it. To try to change it, my brain just doesn’t work well. But I don’t sit and think about it because I don’t foresee Steve going anywhere.”

Green, who has been with the franchise for more than a decade, reaffirmed his loyalty to the system and the people who have been part of Golden State’s enduring success.

“I don’t think we’re done. I think we’ve got a lot more to give,” Green said. “We all did this together, so I don’t foresee him going anywhere anyway. But I really want to finish this thing with the people I went through it with.”

Draymond Green links the Warriors’ success to Steve Kerr’s future

The four-time NBA champion also acknowledged that the team’s performance could directly affect Kerr’s future, noting that continued success will dictate the direction of the organization. “It’s motivating for us because we have a say in it,” Green said. “If you go out, do what you have to do, then all that other crap will take care of itself.”

Earlier in the same interview, Green also spoke of his admiration for Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan when he discussed his goal of joining an exclusive group of players with 10 all-defensive team selections. He described Bryant as his childhood idol, but said he relates most to Duncan’s cerebral approach and longevity.

The 35-year-old continues to lead Golden State’s defense while serving as one of the team’s primary facilitators. Through eight games, Green is averaging eight points, 6.4 assists and 6.1 rebounds per game while shooting 47.9% from the field and 42.9% from three-point range in 29.6 minutes per game.

In Tuesday’s win over the Suns, Green finished with two points, eight assists, six rebounds, a steal and a block in 33 minutes.

The The Warriors now begin a two-game road trip, starting Wednesday against the Sacramento Kings (2–5) at Golden 1 Center before traveling to face the Denver Nuggets (4–2) on Friday night at Ball Arena. Both games kick off at 10:00 PM ET, with the Denver game airing on Prime Video.