When the free agency window opened for Draymond Green, he found himself at a pivotal juncture in his professional life. Green opted out of his contract, worth a staggering $27.6 million for the upcoming season. Furthermore, his beef with Jordan Poole wasn’t making the situation any easier.
However, fortunately for the Warriors and fans, Green has decided to re-sign his contract for four years with Stephen Curry?& Co. And most recently, a vital member of the team opened up about the decision to get back Green on the team.
Golden State Warriors make a $100 Million contract
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Michael Dunleavy Jr. was lately promoted as general manager of the Golden State Warriors. Being the former vice president of basketball operations, Dunleavy Jr., who is only 42 years old, offers a plethora of expertise to his new position. He has worked in the Warriors’ front office for the last five seasons. With his promotion, Dunleavy takes over for the acclaimed Bob Myers who retired as president and general manager on May 30.
Since taking on his new role, Dunleavy has wasted no time in strategising for the future. And he began his work by getting back Draymond Green on the team.
Dunleavy recently appeared on ‘The Jim Rome Show‘ where he discussed the $100 Million deal: “I think he’s still at a level, especially defensively, where he’s one of the top two or three guys in the league for on a nightly basis, and certainly in a playoff game. So to have that, and then to go along with his leadership, his playmaking, all the stuff that he does, I think that for us, just looking around, seeing it and saying, ? Well if he’s not here, then what?.’?
He continued, ?And so for that reason, we were able to come to terms. I know he wanted to be back, we wanted him back. It just made a tone of sense and we’re thrilled to have him for four more years.?
The Warriors were able to splash a whopping $100 million for a four-year contract around Green. It also includes a player option for his age-36 season. Following the contract, Green continues to be an essential part of the Warriors. However, while doing so, the Warriors let go of Jordan Poole, who had an altercation with Green during the previous season.
The Warriors let go of Jordan Poole
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The Warriors made a bold and somewhat baffling move in the early summer, sending shockwaves around the NBA. Jordan Poole was traded to the Washington Wizards.
The Warriors faced difficulties during the 2022?23 NBA season. And an altercation during practice session and a lackluster performance both contributed to their early postseason departure. The franchise’s decision to part ways with Poole regarded as one of the players with untapped talent and a promising future appears to have been influenced by these circumstances.
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Poole got into an altercation with Green during training camp in the 2022-2023 season. The duo initially exchanged words with each other. However, things soon started to heat up. In the end, Draymond Green butts heads with Poole, who pushed him away. Green couldn’t hold himself back. He ended up punching Poole. The duo had to be stopped by the coaching staff and teammates before things got worse.
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