Draymond Green is telling some good jokes recently, but there was one that really set the alarms on for the Golden State Warriors fans. On Wednesday, Green jokingly said he would like a contract buyout.
The forward was asked what he wanted from the rest of the 2019-20 season and initially said to “go to a playoff team” before giving a “real” answer:
“A buyout. Get to a playoff team…I’m just playing,” he said.
“You really just get the chance to go all-out, work on some things in game situations that I want to work on and continue to try to help these young guys grow,” he added. “Getting ready, preparing for next year.”
Draymond Green has never been on a non-playoff team just playing out the string. What does he still want to accomplish this season? “A buyout. Get to a playoff team…I’m just playing.” He then gives a real answer. pic.twitter.com/6WRMr2EoJe
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 19, 2020
Golden State really left a mark in the league during the last five years, making five straight NBA Finals and winning three championships over that stretch. Now things are very different for them after Kevin Durant left the team and Klay Thompson, Steph Curry are out with injuries.
The franchise has made the playoffs in seven straight seasons since Green was drafted early in the second round in 2012, but this year things are the complete opposite. Coming out of the All-Star break, the Warriors own the worst record in the league (12-43).
