“Through no fault of his own, Thompson is reason Warriors are in this predicament” - Analysts say Golden State desperately need someone to take a discount, name Klay Thompson as sensible option
Fresh off winning the NBA championship, the Golden State Warriors are looking to continue adding to their roster. Between their core pieces still being able to perform and having a plethora of exciting young players, they are in a position to contend for the foreseeable future. Only one thing could possibly get in their way.
When title-winning cores break up, it's typically due to financial reasons. Once a player shows what they can do for a contender, a significant payday follows. This has not been an issue for the Warriors over the years, but trouble in paradise could be on the horizon. Recent reports have stated that Draymond Green is expecting Golden State to offer him a max contract extension.
Draymond Green ‘wants and believes’ he deserves a maximum contract extension, per @ThompsonScribe https://t.co/jgTcrre4GF
As the team's emotional leader, Green's contribution has been invaluable. However, only so much money can go around. Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson of The Athletic recently broke down how Golden State should approach this upcoming financial dilemma.
"Through no fault of his own, Thompson is the reason the Warriors are in this predicament. His massive contract, as the team's second-highest paid player, eats up a big chunk of the cap space."
"So it is fitting that Thompson may be the answer to keeping as many of this core as possible. The Warriors desperately need someone to take a discount, and Thompson makes the most sense."
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Which Warriors player should take a pay cut moving forward?
Because of how things have unfolded over the past few years, Klay Thompson makes the most sense to take a pay cut so the Warriors can keep their core intact. Thompson secured his payday in 2019 when he signed for five years and $189.9 million. Green has taken a discount in the past, and now it's time for Thompson to return the favor.
Klay Thompson after not playing for 941 days:
— 20.4 PPG
— 3.6 3PM
— 43/39/90%
— 2nd most 3P in the playoffs
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One thing Golden State have going for them is the tight bond between Green, Thompson, and Steph Curry. The trio have been through a lot together and hope to ride off into the sunset as a collective. If any three players can work a situation like this out, it's them.
Last postseason, Green averaged 8.0 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.0 blocks. His do-it-all skillset and elite defense has been a big factor in Golden State's title runs, and it's time they rewarded the All-Star forward.