MYERS: Poole+Wiggins “really wanted to stay here”; “when Draymond has a lot on the line he performs”
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QUOTES/NOTES/TOPICS:
• Bob Myers says the Wiggins/Poole the extensions were made easier by their reps at CAA and the fact that Andrew and Jordan both made it clear they want to be Warriors: “As we went through the negotiations, we had a sense that both players really wanted to stay here…We didn’t plan on doing 'em on the same day, it just kind of happened that way…It’s an organizational success story and we love to reward players that have earned those things.” (Monte Poole, 95.7 The Game)
• On Draymond Green returning to practice: “We did our best, understand there’s different viewpoints but from our perspective it did involve a lot…The Draymond incident didn't have any impact” on negotiations for Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins. On Draymond’s contract status: “Draymond’s in a great spot. He’s got a player option…It’s a great position for a player to be in. You control your destiny…I imagine he’ll have a fantastic year. I think he will. He’s got a lot on the line…Usually when Draymond has a lot on the line he performs.” (Madeline Kenney, 95.7 The Game, Connor Letourneau)
• On the $483M of 2023-24 roster commitments: “I’m well aware of what the numbers are, but what I would say to everyone is that that’s next season. This is this season…We have to take it year to year. I can’t evaluate what we’re going to do next season until we evaluate this season.” Myers wouldn’t say yea or nay on whether doing the Poole/Wiggins extensions means the Warriors are now willing to pay the big tax bill. (95.7 The Game, Connor Letourneau, Marcus Thompson)
• On NBA's luxury tax penalties applying to homegrown stars: “The rules are the rules. I’m lucky that we have very competitive owners that support winning at a high level…It's literally the hardest thing in the world to keep a group of the same people functioning at a high level.” (95.7 The Game, NBCSBA)
• On Jordan Poole: “I think the thing that gives us the most encouragement is his work ethic.” (95.7 The Game)
• On Anthony Lamb and sexual assault allegations: “We checked with the NBA, we checked with the two teams that had prior signed him and didn't hear anything as far as official charges or anything like that. It’s tough because we take that very seriously.” (Kerith Burke)
NOTE: From Golden State Warriors practice, 2 days before Opening Night vs LA Lakers. We will go live Sun 10/16 at 5:30PM PDT for salary cap talk with CBA expert Keith Smith of SpoTrac. Then also on Tue 10/18 at 6:00PM for the livechat of LAL-GSW and commentary during the game, which tips off at 7:00PM, but there’s a ring ceremony at 6:30PM.
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