The Golden State Warriors’ golden era is coming to an end, but the franchise doesn’t want to part ways with Klay Thompson or Draymond Green and is confident that its main core will remain united
There have been such throughout the history of the NBA Big three that made history and they won everything. Examples include Michel Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Dennis Rodman, Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker, LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwayne Wade or Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett. But none of them had as long a lifespan as the big three of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green on the Golden State Warriors.
From 2015, when they won their first ring together, to 2022, when they won their last ring, the Golden State Warriors lead the NBA. They managed it even in very complicated years Serious injuries to players like Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, who have missed virtually entire seasons. And now, already in the final phase of their careers, the franchise doesn’t want to separate them.
The Golden State Warriors do not want to transfer Klay Thompson or Draymond Green
Now that the deadline is approaching in the NBA market, The Golden State Warriors have announced that they will not trade Draymond Green or Klay Thompson. Due to their characteristics, they are players who fit into any team and in the case of the shooting guard, he is also in the last year of his contract.
Still, the San Francisco franchise doesn’t want to involve them in an operation. His goal is for both Draymond Green and Klay Thompson to finish their careers alongside Stephen Curry at the Golden State Warriors. For that, They need to extend the guard’s contractwho will be an unrestricted free agent next summer.
Chris Paul and Andrew Wiggins stand on the exit ramp
Unlike Klay Thompson and Draymond Green Chris Paul and Andrew Wigginis are available for the exchange. The first has not performed as expected since his arrival and the franchise is ready to transfer him since he also has an affordable contract with $30 million non-guaranteed for next season.
For his part, the Canadian striker has a much longer contract until 2027 and receives a significant salary. This season, in which he averages just 12 points per game, is disappointing. That’s why they prefer to abolish their contract. But for this they have to make an important sacrifice, because The Golden State Warriors need to trade Andrew Wiggins along with other valuable players.