What if the Warriors were a little too good at building their squad? Indeed, if the leaders keep the current team, they will have to pay more than 500 million and explode a historic record… ownétaire has already explained that he was not ready for such a financial effort.
It’s no secret to any fan, the Warriors have been one of the best-run franchises for nearly 10 years. Not only is everything done to keep the stars, but the leaders also seek to surround them with young talents who correspond to the identity of the group. It’s no coincidence that they just won a 4th title a few months ago.
One of the reasons Golden State is still on top is because executives aren’t afraid to spend millions where others would have decided to turn off the tap. During the two difficult seasons which preceded that of the title, with the serious injuries of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green or Klay Thompson, owner Joe Lacob did not hesitate to extend his stars.
The Warriors about to explode the luxury tax!
The problem is that the Warriors are maybe a little too good at building the squad, and they find themselves in a pretty incredible situation today. Two very important players in the collective are likely to be extended for a nice jackpot, and if the owner agrees to reward Draymond Green and Jordan Poole, the franchise could be forced to pay 500 million dollars!
If the Warriors pay Jordan Poole AND Draymond Green, they will have to pay 513 million in luxury tax. That would be 3x the previous record.
Joe Lacob would weigh 1.5 billion dollars according to several specialized sites, so it is very unlikely to see him spend a third of his personal fortune to extend Jordan Poole and Draymond Green, so we will have to make a choice. Let go of the experience and the defensive science of the interior, or the passion and the offensive talent of the young rear?
In fact, the decision could impose itself. Overriding his huge punch to the head of a teammate, Draymond Green would be looking for a max contract, and at 32, with a fluctuating level, GM Bob Myers may not accept not give it to him. Despite his importance to the success of the franchise, the multiple All-Star could pack his bags… direction Los Angeles ?
The Warriors always manage to find nuggets, and at some point you have to pay for them. The problem is that this talent is starting to cost managers dearly, who are now faced with a 500 million dollar dilemma!
