The silence of the offseason was briefly rippled by a punch from Drummond Green, who punched teammate Jordan Poole to take center stage. Drummond Green kept apologizing and self-reflecting, the Warriors didn't punish him more harshly, and things flattened over time, seemingly leaving water marks from sun-dried water.
What the hell is wrong with Drummond Green? I am afraid that only he knows the answer to this question, but it cannot stop the enthusiasm of the media and fans for this "curiosity", and some voices have said that this has something to do with the renewal of the team's contract. Is it or not? Again, it is necessary to ask Drummond Green what is in his heart.
Will the Warriors feel disappointed by the fact that the Warriors have two cards in a row — Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole — just before the season begins?
Drummond Green's contract expires in 2023-24 with the final year of his contract as a player's option, though Drummond Green is not willing to wait until that time to determine his future. Earlier media reports reported that Drummond Green had asked the Warriors for a four-year, $138 million early contract extension.
As things stand, it's clear that the Warriors have something to think through.
As one of the team's champions, the Warriors are not willing to easily let go of Drummond Green to destroy the Great Wall, but the Warriors are currently under pressure from a high luxury tax, and they are unlikely to open a 100-million yuan contract casually. What's more, Drummond Green's last contract was accompanied by a lot of controversy, will the Warriors have to gamble on him again?
Despite Drummond Green's notoriety, expectations are still high and he is considered a key player in the Warriors' title defense. Recently, former NBA player Matt Barnes said, "He (Drummond Green) is the heart and soul of this team, he is not the best player on the team, but this team cannot win the championship without him, that's the truth." ”
The Athletic interviewed 16 coaches in the league to vote anonymously on the Defensive Team of the Season, with Drummond Green on the All-Defensive Team.
It's not hard to see that Drummond Green's character has made him questionable, and it's also true that his strength has declined in the last two years, but he is still credited with playing a major role in the Warriors' championship bid. However, for the Warriors, they have more to think about, and what kind of contract to give Drummond Green is nerve-wracking.
Warriors general manager Bob Myers spoke at a news conference about Drummond Green's contract extension.
He said: "Because he has player options in his contract, he (Drummond Green) is in a very good position. It's great for the players, you can control your own destiny, and we gave Wiggins one – we were reluctant to give this [player option]. It's good for the players, so he's in a good position. ”
Is this the case? It probably depends on your performance.
Drummond Green was briefly waived at a crucial moment during last season's Finals, and Drummond Green's value has suffered a certain amount of damage - what kind of contract a player can get is a matter of performance, not past contributions and honors. Therefore, if you want to control your destiny, you have to play as you should.
(Text/Yan Wuxun)