The biggest talk around the Golden State Warriors lately has been Draymond Green’s contract. Shortly after LeBron James announced that he would be signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, the Warriors re-signed Green for one year and $27.7 million.

For some fans, this was seen as an overpay, but the reality is very simple: Green was always going to get that deal, unless James joined the Dubs. Green had the opportunity to opt into a one-year deal that would pay him that same figure, but chose to opt out to allow the Warriors maximum flexibility as they chased the NBA’s all-time scoring leader. There was, without question, an understanding and a…

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