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Draymond Green cites Steph Curry when explaining why he could leave Warriors

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Young, G. (2026, October 21). Draymond Green cites Steph Curry when explaining why he could leave Warriors. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/21/sports/draymond-green-cites-steph-curry-when-explaining-why-he-could-leave-warriors/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-21 · by Grant Young

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Draymond Green expressed uncertainty about staying with the Golden State Warriors beyond next season during an interview with CNBC, noting that while he aims to retire as a Warrior, his situation differs from teammate Steph Curry's, who recently signed a long-term contract. Green, set to become an unrestricted free agent after this year’s one-year deal, emphasized his gratitude for his time with the team but acknowledged the rarity of spending an entire career with one NBA franchise.
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Draymond Green, a 36-year-old four-time NBA champion who will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason after signing a one-year deal with the Warriors over the summer, expressed his uncertainty about remaining with the Golden State team. During a recent interview with CNBC, he cited Steph Curry's situation as different because Curry signed a two-year deal that secures him with the Warriors until retirement. Green emphasized his desire to retire as a Warrior but acknowledged not having the same financial security as Curry, who has a long-term contract. He stated, "I’m also not Steph Curry... So I don’t have every luxury that Steph Curry has." This highlights the difference in contractual freedom between the two players despite their shared success with the team.

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CNBC Golden State Warrior NBA Warriors non-Golden State Warriors

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Green PERSON · 5× NBA ORG · 3× Steph Curry PERSON · 3× Curry PERSON · 2× Warriors ORG · 2× CNBC ORG · 1× Draymond Green PERSON · 1× Golden State GPE · 1× Golden State Warrior ORG · 1× non-Golden State Warriors ORG · 1×

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The 36-year-old, four-time NBA champion will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason after signing a one-year deal over the summer.
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🔮 Seeing Draymond Green in a non-Golden State Warriors NBA jersey would feel wrong to basketball fans.
2026-10-21 · New York Post
Draymond Green cites Steph Curry when explaining why he could leave Warriors · assertive framing

Claims (18 extracted, 1 hedged)

Seeing Draymond Green in a non-Golden State Warriors NBA jersey would feel wrong to basketball fans. asserted
Seeing → see → fans
But it’s a reality Green and the basketball world might have to reckon with. uncertain
Green → ’ → ?
The 36-year-old, four-time NBA champion will be an unrestricted free agent next offseason after signing a one-year deal over the summer. asserted
champion → sign → summer
The Warriors signed Steph Curry to a two-year deal this past offseason, proving their intention of ensuring Curry retires with them. asserted
Curry → sign → them
Green knows this, and explained as much during a recent interview with CNBC. asserted
Green → know → CNBC
“I would love to retire a Golden State Warrior. asserted
I → love → Warrior
However, I’m also not Steph Curry, right? asserted
I → ’m → ?
So I don’t have every luxury that Steph Curry has, and that’s okay. asserted
that → have → that
It’s such a rare thing to be on one team your entire career. asserted
It → ’ → team
And if I can accomplish that feat, I would love to,” Green said. asserted
Green → accomplish → feat
“I would love to play basketball next year… asserted
I → love → basketball
if that’s not here, I’m not going to retire. asserted
I → ’ → ?
If I don’t [retire with the Warriors], great. asserted
I → retire → Warriors
But I’m extremely grateful for the journey that I’ve been on here. asserted
I → ’m → that
I don’t know how many years I have left in the NBA, let alone at this place. asserted
I → know → place
For me, it’s all about enjoying what’s in front of us. asserted
what → ’ → us
Green is guaranteed one more season in Golden State. asserted
Green → guarantee → State
Perhaps his performance this season will determine whether he ends his career in the same place he started it. asserted
he → determine → it
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