"Triple single worth a max now?", "Knew this would happen the day he signed on with Klutch Sports" - Fans react to reports of Draymond Green looking for max deal with the Warriors
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green is reportedly seeking a max contract extension. Green has a player option for the 2023-24 season but can decline and sign a max contract instead.
According to the Athletic's Anthony Slater and Marcus Thompson, the defensive stalwart will be eligible to sign a new four-year deal on August 3. The deal could be worth nearly $140 million.
While his desire is to remain with the Warriors, Draymond Green is said to be willing to explore outside options to get the contract he wants.
That’s a risk Warriors’ management appears willing to take.
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After the news broke, NBA fans rushed to Twitter to express their thoughts on the situation. Many fans believe Green deserves a max contract extension because of his contributions to the Warriors.
Draymond is unique because i feel he’s essential to the Warriors core, not that great on another team. For the Warriors system, he’s absolutely perfect. They have no one else to do what he does for them.
4 Thangs, DPOY, heart and soul of the team. You're trippin if you don't believe he deserves it. Locking him in will also help build up the youngns Kuminga and Wiseman. twitter.com/TheNBACentral/…
@TheNBACentral @ThompsonScribe It’s tough. His value to that team is max level. They don’t win without him. That said, part of being a max player is marketability and you can’t market him since he isn’t flashy. They may have to bite the bullet if they want to keep winning.
I can see why GSW would give it to him but I’d have pause about maxing a guy who hasn’t averaged double-digits in scoring in 4 years. twitter.com/thenbacentral/…
@TheNBACentral @ThompsonScribe Hard to see G State winning a ring without him. Value to the team sure is of max value. Gotta send the bag his way truly
I might sound like a fool, but if the warriors don’t pay him and he goes to another team, no chance they get back to another title. I wouldn’t hesitate to give it to dray twitter.com/thenbacentral/…
How do they look at Steph and say “nah, we are letting your brother go for tax purposes” and expect him to be fine.
Interesting because he wouldn’t garner 10% of that on ANY OTHER TEAM - but in GS, with that system, he’s still not a max guy, but he’s close. You can’t be UNPLAYABLE in certain points of the game and call yourself a Max guy twitter.com/thenbacentral/…
Other fans believe playing alongside Steph Curry and Klay Thompson, two of the greatest shooters of all time, has masked Green's deficiencies and that he does not deserve such a lucrative contract.
One of my favorite players in the league, but nah king, you ain't making over 20 mil ever again.
Not even from the LA Klakers. twitter.com/TheNBACentral/…
@TheNBACentral @ThompsonScribe Triple single worth a max now?
@TheNBACentral @ThompsonScribe He is worth it. There is infinite value in a guy that is allowed to commit fouls on 95% of posessions and only getting called for 4-6 a game.
Klay And Curry giving this man money 😂😂 put him on a Sacramento kings and he will be making 500k a year😂 twitter.com/thenbacentral/…
We’re not paying fucking Draymond green a Max contract who for 4/6 finals games was on track for the worst performance in nba finals history. We’ll just pay Wiggins and Poole with ur money when you bounce 😂 see ya later twitter.com/thenbacentral/…
@TheNBACentral @ThompsonScribe Not surprised…. knew this would happen the day he signed on with Klutch Sports.
Lol, with the lux tax, the way youve been playin, and your critiques of Steph. Should be lucky to get 15Ms a year, barely thought you was near that 30Ms in ya prime. You are not Steph lmao cmon now you know you not a Max contract player and the young guys gotta eat @Money23Green twitter.com/thenbacentral/…
@TheNBACentral @ThompsonScribe No way. He's not the same player he was 5 years ago. Just look at his stats. Also the GSW can't pay everyone. Paying him the max would cost the Warriors over $30M a year in luxury tax. They have too many young great players that will need to get paid. Poole, Wise & Kuminga.
@TheNBACentral @ThompsonScribe lol Mr. 5, 3, 4, 5 fouls in the playoffs. Okaaaaay 🤣
Does Draymond Green warrant a max contract extension?
For years, Draymond Green's performances have flown under the radar. His impact on the game isn't necessarily visible in the final box score. However, it is easy to understand his importance when you see the Warriors play.
Green is an integral part of the the franchise. The Warriors' defense revolves around Green, as he is arguably the best defender in the game and can guard all five positions.
However, keeping aside nearly $140 million for Draymond Green would be a mistake on the Golden State Warriors' part. He is an average shooter and is on the wrong side of 30. The Warriors have young players like Jonathan Kuminga and Jordan Poole to consider when allocating cap space.
While Green deserves plaudits for his contributions to the Warriors, whether he deserves a max contract is open for debate.