Kerr Calls Warriors Fading Dynasty Amid Draymond Spat

Merlin sees Steve Kerr speaking plainly about a team in flux. Kerr called Golden State "a fading dynasty" and confirmed a heated exchange with Draymond Green that left Green sitting out the final 20 minutes after he "made his decision to go back to the locker room to cool off." Kerr said they had a "good chat," apologized to each other and the team, and voiced that "I want nothing more than" for Green to finish his career in Golden State. Merlin notes the scoreboard matches the talk. At 15 15 and eighth in the West, the Warriors still have star power in Stephen Curry and Green, but margins are thin. If the apology turns into steady leadership and health holds, Golden State can still chase a playoff spot. If not, the cracks could widen quickly.