Kerr Stands Firm Keeps Draymond Green In Warriors Starting Five

Merlin sees a simple but telling scene in Golden State. Draymond Green told Steve Kerr "I'll go to the bench if you need me to," yet Kerr answered "That's not even a consideration for me right now." The coach is sticking with a starting five he calls exciting, because he wants Green beside Steph Curry. The Warriors sit 15 and 15 with a top three defense but a 20th ranked offense, so lineup tweaks hover in every staff meeting. Merlin notes the balance. At 35 and averaging 8.1 points, 6.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists, Green still shapes identity more than box score. Moving him could help bench scoring but would risk the Curry Green chemistry that fuels their offense and defense. For now Kerr prefers continuity unless form or injury forces a change.