“We’ve brought you 4 titles, we’re going to put the pressure back on you to deliver for us” - NBA analyst says the Golden State Warriors players don’t want to hear about luxury tax issues
The Golden State Warriors are still riding high after winning the 2021-22 NBA championship. For a team that has battled through adversity and injuries over the last couple of years, it's been a heck of a journey back to the top.
With the majority of their roster returning for the 2022-23 season, Golden State will be the favorites to defend their title.
Although the Warriors have one of the most impressive rosters in the league, there are still questions about the team's future. With a number of expensive contracts on the books, Golden State could find themselves in salary cap trouble in the future. Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole are eyeing extensions, which could make things even more difficult.
On "First Things First," analyst Ric Bucher said the Warriors players don't want to hear about cap issues and that it's up to the management to solve such problems.
"They don't want to hear that you've got salary cap issues, that you're paying the luxury tax... 'We've brought you 4 titles, we're going to put the pressure back on you to deliver for us..."
Golden State Warriors will look to defend their title next season
There's no denying that the Golden State Warriors look like a team that could contend for years to come. The problem with every championship team is that now and then, salary cap issues arise.
Golden State has an impressive trio in Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. Although Curry is under contract until the 2025-26 season, Green and Thompson will eye extensions after the 2022-23 season.
With youngsters Moses Moody, Jonathan Kuminga and James Wiseman also flourishing, the Warriors will have to get creative and carefully pick who they really value.
As soon as next offseason, one or two of the beloved championship core could be gone.
How will the Warriors prioritize extensions for Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole?
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For now, it looks as if the team will focus on defending its title in the upcoming season before worrying about expiring contracts.