Draymond Green, Warriors staying together on new $28 million deal
Draymond Green is staying with the Golden State Warriors. Following LeBron James’ decision, the veteran forward is set to sign a new contract worth approximately $28 million per year
LeBron James’ lengthy “Decision 2.0” effectively froze the NBA market for weeks, preventing several remaining free agents from finalizing new contracts. Among those left waiting was Draymond Green, who had more reason than most to anxiously await the new 76ers star’s decision.
The four-time NBA champion had declined his $27 million player option to give the Golden State Warriors greater financial flexibility, allowing the franchise to pursue additional talent in its effort to return to championship contention.
One of Golden State’s biggest dreams was landing LeBron James. Now that the former Lakers superstar has chosen the Philadelphia 76ers, the time appears to have come for Green to officially put pen to paper on his new deal with the franchise.
Speaking on Shaquille O’Neal’s podcast, Green made his intentions for the future crystal clear, emphasizing the bond he shares with the organization that helped make him one of the defining winners of the modern NBA era.
We built all of this from the ground up. It’s our creation. The Warriors weren’t anything. Watching that growth and being part of it isn’t something you can just walk away from. They’d have to stop wanting me. I’ll always do what’s best for that organization. They’ve never treated me poorly. I’d rather fight to make the playoffs with the Warriors than chase a championship somewhere else
Draymond Green
Green’s intentions appear to align perfectly with those of the Warriors. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the franchise plans to re-sign Draymond Green to a contract worth approximately $28 million annually, allowing the veteran forward to finish his career with the team where he helped capture four NBA championships.