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Draymond Green’s Contracts and Salary Breakdown
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A four-time NBA champion, Draymond Green is an essential ingredient to the Golden State Warrior’s modern-day legacy. Named Defensive Player of the Year in 2017, Draymond has been instrumental to the Warriors’ title glories. But how much fortune is Draymond Green making from his current contract and salary in the NBA?

Since being drafted in 2012, the power forward has been proving himself on the court over the years. Deservingly, Draymond was offered a hundred-million deal from the Golden State and the four-time All-Star remains a significant member of the squad. The cornerstone of the Warriors’ defense, Draymond has been instrumental in his team’s consistent success.

Green has been playing for the Golden State Warriors for the entirety of his NBA career since 2012. His last extension saw him sign for just under a hundred million across four seasons, and this time he has hit the hundred-million mark. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of Draymond Green’s contract and salary in the NBA.

Current Contract Breakdown

Green signed a 4-year / $100,000,00 contract with the Warriors in July 2023 with a player option for the 2026-27 season. At $100,000,000 guaranteed, the four-time all-star earns $25,00,000 per annum.

As of the 2023-24 season, Green is set to earn $22,321,429 in base salary, with a dead cap of $22,321,429, and a cap hit value of $22,321,429. He declined the player option for the 2023-24 season in his previous contract with the Dubs to sign the new contract earlier last summer, per Spotrac.

However, his total salary for the current NBA season might see a substantial reduction. After Green was suspended indefinitely from the league, which lasted 12 games, the total fines and financial penalty that the player will face can amount to about $8.8 million.

CONTRACT AVG. SALARY GTD AT SIGN SIGNED USING FREE AGENT
4 yr(s) / $100,000,000 $25,000,000 $100,000,000 Free Agent/Bird 2027 / UFA

Salary Breakdown

  • Current Salary: $22,321,429
  • Salary Per Month: $1,860,119
  • Salary Per Week: $465,030
  • Salary Per Game: $272,213
  • Salary Per Quarter: $68,053
  • Salary Per Minute: $5,671

Previous Contracts and Salaries

2015 – 2019

CONTRACT AVG. SALARY GTD AT SIGN SIGNED USING FREE AGENT
4 yr(s) / $99,666,362 $24,916,591 $99,666,362 Veteran Extension/Bird 2024 / UFA

2015 – 2019

CONTRACT AVG. SALARY GTD AT SIGN SIGNED USING
5 yr(s) / $82,000,000 $16,400,000 $82,000,000 Bird

2012 – 2014

CONTRACT AVG. SALARY GTD AT SIGN SIGNED USING FREE AGENT
3 yr(s) / $2,640,743 $880,248 $1,975,500 Entry Level/MLE 2015 / RFA

FAQs

Q. Which franchise drafted Draymond Green in the NBA?

The Golden State Warriors drafted Draymond Green in the NBA.

Q. When did Draymond Green start his NBA career?

Draymond Green started his professional career in the NBA in 2012.

Q. How old is Draymond Green?

Draymond Green is 33 years old.

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