Draymond Green hits back at Austin Rivers with Donald Trump comparison

TL;DR

Draymond Green responded to Austin Rivers' criticism of his comments about coach Steve Kerr, which Rivers called 'ridiculous.' Green emphasized his disagreement with Rivers' perspective on Kerr's influence on his development.

Key points

Draymond Green criticized Steve Kerr's coaching impact.
Austin Rivers disagreed, calling Green's claim ridiculous.
Green responded to Rivers' criticism directly.

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Draymond Green’s recent comments about Steve Kerr sparked debate across the NBA. The Warriors forward suggested his coach had “hindered” parts of his offensive development during his career.

Austin Rivers strongly disagreed with that view, calling the claim “ridiculous” and arguing Kerr played a central role in shaping Green into an elite player.

The Warriors forward has now answered back, making it clear he did not appreciate the criticism.

Draymond Green mentions Donald Trump while slamming Austin Rivers

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Green addressed Rivers directly on The Draymond Green Show, delivering a pointed and personal response. He questioned Rivers’ standing to comment on his career.

“Austin, you and I averaged the same amount of points in high school and I say high school cause that’s when you were at your best. Should he really talk about my NBA career?” he began by saying.

He then escalated the criticism by referencing Rivers’ 2016 contract with the Clippers, when his father Doc Rivers was in charge of the Los Angeles team, linking it to a political comparison.

Q&A

What did Draymond Green say about Steve Kerr's coaching?

Draymond Green suggested that Steve Kerr had 'hindered' parts of his offensive development during his career.

How did Austin Rivers react to Draymond Green's comments?

Austin Rivers called Green's claim 'ridiculous' and argued that Kerr played a central role in shaping Green into an elite player.

What was Draymond Green's response to Austin Rivers' criticism?

Draymond Green made it clear that he did not appreciate Austin Rivers' criticism of his comments regarding Steve Kerr.