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3 most overpaid Golden State Warriors heading into next season

By Peter O'Keefe

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 27: Klay Thompson #11 and Gary Payton II #0 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate against the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena on March 27, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 27: Klay Thompson #11 and Gary Payton II #0 of the Golden State Warriors celebrate against the Washington Wizards at the Capital One Arena on March 27, 2022 in Washington, DC. 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 Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) /
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Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Chris Paul at Chase Center on March 13, 2023. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors is guarded by Chris Paul at Chase Center on March 13, 2023. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

2. Chris Paul – $30.8 million

The Warriors may have traded for Chris Paul last month partially for financial reasons, but it’s not because the 38-year-old is likely to provide great value next season. Paul is much like Thompson – still incredibly good and valuable NBA players, but not quite in their prime like the money would suggest.

Paul was recently ranked as the 22nd best point-guard in the league according to HoopsHype. While you can push back and make the argument he’s in the top 20, you can’t argue that $30 million is overs for him at this stage.

The 12-time All-Star did average 13.9 points on decent efficiency last season, and ranked fourth in assists per game across the league with an insanely good assist-to-turnover percentage, but his numbers are expected to take a dip again given a reduced role with the Warriors.

It would be interesting to see what Paul would have got had he been a free agent this offseason. $20-25 million wouldn’t have been inconceivable on a short-term deal, though you have to ask yourself which teams actually need a starting point-guard.

Ultimately, paying anything over $20 million for a backup would probably classify them as overpaid. That’s what Golden State were going to do with Jordan Poole, so really Paul is just taking his spot on this list. However, in making the move, the front office has ensured they can avoid this issue moving forward past next season.

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