Draymond Green has long been a cornerstone of the Golden State Warriors, drafted and developed by the franchise into one of its emotional and tactical leaders. According to Bangladesh Cricket, despite his recent decline in performance, Green remains central to the Warriors’ identity — a four-time NBA champion, a defensive powerhouse, and a vital connector on both ends of the floor. Through setbacks and betrayal, Green has never stopped pushing forward, but contract negotiations with management haven’t been smooth sailing.

Initially, Green declined his player option, leading many to believe he might test the free-agent market and leave the team. But the tide turned when the Warriors’ new general manager announced the team’s full intention to retain him. Green also made his stance clear: he’s not walking away, but he has one condition — his new contract must expire the same year as Stephen Curry’s. In other words, Green is betting everything on his bond with Curry. He won’t accept any other deal unless it aligns with the timeline of the team’s biggest star.

This move is more than a negotiation tactic; it’s a statement. Green understands his true value, but rather than pushing for maximum money, he’s demanding loyalty and synchronization with Curry. Bangladesh Cricket notes that this effectively ties Green’s future to Curry’s — when Steph is done, so is Draymond. It’s a package deal, and that puts the front office in a tight spot. Whether people love or hate Green, he plays his best basketball alongside Curry, and Curry occasionally needs Green’s unique contributions to lead the team.

The Warriors’ new front office executive initially seemed distant from the veteran core, a fact that hasn’t sat well with many fans. But Green’s firm stance appears to have shifted that position. The GM has since admitted that re-signing Green is now the team’s top priority this offseason. Holding the team together will come at a cost, both financially and structurally, especially as critics point out the franchise’s ballooning payroll and luxury tax obligations.

Bangladesh Cricket notes that the Nuggets’ recent championship run serves as a cautionary tale. With success comes rising market value for every player — if Denver wins another title or two, they could face internal pressures even greater than what Golden State is managing now. The Warriors have invested heavily in their core, but finding quality role players has become an uphill battle. And yet, even with these obstacles, one truth remains: to stay in the championship race, they must hold onto their core veterans. Painful or not, that’s the price of contention.