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Golden State Warriors have proven that loyalty in the NBA is not dead

By Tony Pesta

OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 24: Draymond Green #23 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors high-five during a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 24, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - MARCH 24: Draymond Green #23 and Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors high-five during a game against the Detroit Pistons on March 24, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Though loyalty seems like a rare thing to come by in recent years, the Golden State Warriors are proving that loyalty still exists.

The Golden State Warriors have done their best job to display loyalty throughout the years. Most recently, they extended Draymond Green with a four-year $100 million dollar contract. This was one of many contract extensions given out recently, showing how much the Dubs value loyalty.

It all began when they gave their two-time MVP, Stephen Curry, a record-breaking $201 million dollar deal in 2017. This move was a sign of gratitude from the Dubs front office to a player who had led their team to years of success.

Next on the list was Klay Thompson, the splash brother who made it possible for the Dubs be as dominant as they were. WIthout Klay alongside Curry, it would be far more difficult for either of them to have accomplished what they did. The Dubs again showed their appreciation this year by extending Thompson with a max-deal.

These three contracts are more than enough to prove that loyalty in the NBA is not dead. The Warriors have prioritized paying their key players and keeping their core together for as long as possible.

Of course, the world is not perfect. The Dubs realistically had no choice but to trade Andre Iguodala this summer when Kevin Durant‘s departure left them in a do-or-die scenario. Had they not cleared the cap space to sign D’Angelo Russell, the dynasty may have ended this summer. It’s unfortunate, but this move was something that the Dubs couldn’t avoid.

It should be noted that the Dubs have gone out of their way to accommodate players that have played for their franchise. Andrew Bogut and David Lee receive nothing but love from the fans and Bogut even earned a brief contract with the team last season.

In a league where superstar players are abandoning their team and franchises are shipping away fan favorites, it is important to honor the Warriors efforts to display loyalty in each relationship they form.

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