Although they won that contest, the central talking point was the heated argument between Steve Kerr and Draymond Green during a third-quarter timeout. The verbal exchange was so fierce that Green elected to leave the team and head to the locker room to de-escalate the brewing situation.

Kerr was more reflective in his commentary than usual after the Christmas Eve practice. "We are a fading dynasty. We know that," he said.

SAN FRANCISCO – Warriors coach Steve Kerr had his player’s back on Wednesday afternoon. Kerr declined to put the blame on Draymond Green for the mid-game argument between the two that led to Green leaving the bench and not returning to the game during the Warriors’ victory over the Magic on Monday.

Steve Kerr said he 'regrets' his latest incident with Draymond Green and that the Golden State Warriors are a 'fading dynasty.'

On Monday night, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and forward Draymond Green had a heated exchange during a 120-97 win over the Orlando Magic.

Draymond Green has been in several incidents with the Warriors through the years, but he was proud on how he handled this one.

Steve Kerr makes it clear his coaching future remains tied to Stephen Curry, reaffirming loyalty to the Warriors’ franchise cornerstone.