Jun 9, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts to a play during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers in game three of the NBA Finals at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
9.Draymond Green | Golden State Warriors
Type: Restricted
2014-15 Season Stats: 11.7 points, 8.2 rebounds
Potential Landing Spots: Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, Houston Rockets
The NBA Finals turned around in part because of Draymond Green breaking out of a funk in Game 4. He was invaluable to that team, regardless of what the box scores indicated. His impact goes beyond numbers on paper. He gives the Warriors flexibility and a defensive swagger that not many other players in the NBA could provide.
The great thing about free agency though, is that “invaluable” label that we just threw out needs to be materialized into a number — a figure. And if that equates to a max contract, it’s going to be a max contract. The Warriors can’t afford to let Green leave in free agency. And he won’t.
Where he signs: Golden State Warriors
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