Draymond Green has never been shy about sharing his thoughts, and this offseason is no different.
The Warriors forward recently sounded off on Threads about the NBA’s collective bargaining agreement, but one former league executive isn’t letting his comments go unchallenged.
Green expressed frustration over the free agency market, saying he was “baffled at the fact that NBA free agency is over. It never really started” and blaming the league’s current CBA for stifling player movement.
Former Brooklyn Nets executive Bobby Marks countered that narrative, arguing players actually have more security and flexibility under the current system.
“Why free agency has shrunk is because nearly 50 potential free agents this summer decided that guaranteed money was too valuable and signed extensions,” Marks posted on X. “We also need to factor in that teams are allowed to negotiate with their own free agents the day after the NBA Finals. That has taken a big bite out of free agents available.”
Marks added perspective on the financial side as well.
“As of today, there is $5.3 billion in player salaries for this season, the same as last year. That number will only increase as more signings become official,” he said.
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Draymond has a unique vantage point. He re-signed with Golden State two summers ago on a four-year, $100 million deal, but his critique of the system extended well beyond his own situation.
Marks, who spent two decades in NBA front offices, believes the issue isn’t structural but rather players locking in early for security.
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