Draymond Green has been the heart and soul of the Warriors for years now. For the past 9 years, Dray has been a core member of the franchise by serving as their defensive anchor and enforcer, averaging 8.8 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 5.4 assists per game on 43.8% shooting.
According to a new report by The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, however, Green and the Warriors could be headed for a breakup in the near future, leaving the 3x All-Star to join other Western Conference contenders instead.
Draymond has two years left. Like you said, he’s had some flirtations with the Lakers and even the Blazers a bit. His game isn’t quite again like Curry’s is. I’d say if the Warriors lowball him coming off his next contract or whatever happens over the next couple of years, I could see his situation morphing into more of a breakup.
That’s not necessarily because he doesn’t want to play with Curry. I think in their ideal world, Draymond, Steph and Klay are chasing titles until they’re all retiring together. I could see Draymond’s situation playing out a little bit more messy than Steph’s would, and the fact that Draymond’s not locked into a long-term deal like Steph is. If another team is willing to give Draymond a contract that the Warriors aren’t in a couple of years, I could see that going differently, even if their dream scenario would be to play forever.
It’s no secret that the Blazers have long coveted Green, and it’s easy to see why. He’s a fiery veteran leader who provides playmaking and an elite defense to the frontcourt. For Portland, that’s exactly the type of guy that would help bring out the best in Dame.
In L.A., Draymond could thrive alongside LeBron James, who already has Anthony Davis to help back him up.
Regardless, Green is a high-impact player that could change the Western Conference playoff picture.
Keep an eye on him over the next few years as he negotiates a new contract with Golden State.
