After the Warriors closed out the Rockets in Game 7, Draymond Green spoke about the conversation he had with Steve Kerr.
With the Golden State Warriors advancing to the second round of the NBA Playoffs after beating the Houston Rockets in Game 7, 103-89, on Sunday night, it was off the back of multiple solid performances, including Draymond Green. As the Warriors\’ star in Green prepares his team against the Minnesota Timberwolves, he speaks on what led to his outing.
Green and the other main stars in Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler took accountability on needing to be better in a team meeting that was conducted on Saturday. On top of that, there was also a one-on-one conversation between Green and Kerr where the latter gave him advice that was “setting the tone” for an effective performance, according to The San Francisco Standard.
“Just really setting the tone for what he [Kerr] needed from me today, which is poise, leadership,” Green said. “Go out have fun, with poise, give your guys something to follow. He told me you’re one of the most competitive people I’ve ever been around. And one of the greatest leaders I’ve been around. So it’s my job to let you know what your leadership should be tonight. It’s one of the better conversations we’ve ever had. And we’ve had some great ones. But that one I’ll remember for the rest of my life.”
On Sunday, Green scored 16 points on seven of 15 shooting from the field to go along with six rebounds, five assists, two blocks, one steal, and led with a +18 on the floor.
“I’ll tell you all, Steve’s so calm in these situations,” Green said. “Everybody gets rattled, he’s just like (even keel). So when your coach is like that, it just settles everybody down.”