For the first time in his entire career, Draymond Green's future with the Golden State Warriors was in question. Green's name came up in trade rumors at the deadline involving a potential deal for Giannis Antetokounmpo, and it seemed as if the organization was seriously considering moving its longtime cornerstone forward. Green stayed put as the deal was never completed and still has another year left on his contract.
During a recent appearance on Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet's podcast, 'Unguarded', Draymond Green admitted that he has made some sacrifices in terms of contract and money to stick with the Warriors for so long.
"A lot of people say, 'Hey man, why is Draymond still here,'" Green said. "Draymond has given up a lot of money to be here during his 14 years, because I love this place. I've always done well with our organization. They've always done right by me. And I know people have a hard time understanding that."
"From a basketball standpoint I've always given it my all...I've sat in draft meetings and free agent pitches, free agency meetings, been on calls at two or three in the morning trying to help a guy recruit," Green continued. "I have no entitlement when it comes to the Golden State Warriors. They say I was almost traded for Giannis... I'm grateful. They don't owe me anything."
Drafted 35th overall in the 2012 NBA Draft, Green has spent his entire career with the Warriors. This season, he appeared in 52 games, averaging approximately 27 minutes per game. He averaged 8.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists with splits of 41.5 percent shooting from the field, 32.4 percent shooting from the 3-point line and 70.5 percent shooting from the free-throw line.
