Winners and Losers: Draymond gets paid, stays with Warriors

Winners and Losers: Draymond gets $100 million to stay with Golden State Warriors

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts to the fans after Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder missed a foul shot during the third quarter at Chase Center on February 06, 2023 in San Francisco, 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 the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

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Less than 12 months ago it seemed a sure thing that Draymond Green would be continuing his career on a different team past the 2022-23 season. From his age to his temper to his fist, the reasons why the Golden State Warriors may move on were myriad.

Then the season itself happened, and Green once again proved himself irreplaceable, a crucial piece on a team that still believes itself a title contender. Despite rumors of the contrary, the two sides ended up working out a deal for Green to return to the Warriors.

Draymond Green is returning on a big contract

Not only was the deal finalized, but it came in as the first announcement of the legal tampering period. The final numbers? Four years, $100 million, with a player option on the fourth year:

Free agent forward Draymond Green has agreed to a four-year, $100 million contract with a player option in the final season to re-sign with the Golden State Warriors on the first day of free agency, sources tell ESPN’s Andscape. Green, Stephen Curry & Klay Thompson stay together. pic.twitter.com/0wvfQOspV3
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) June 30, 2023

It’s always great when a future Hall of Fame player stays with his original team, but there are more winners here than simply the fans. As with any significant player signing, there are shockwaves that ripple out to other people and organizations.

Who are the winners and losers from the Draymond Green signing?

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