Draymond Green, the power forward for the Golden State Warriors, is not happy with the prize money for the NBA’s In-Season Tournament. Green took to Twitter to express his dissatisfaction, and his tweets were nothing short of hilarious shade-throwing.
Players lose again…. Smh! Middle and Lower spectrum teams don’t spend because they don’t want to. They want to lose. So increase their spending capabilities, just to increase them. They continue to cut out the middle. And this is what we rushed into a deal for? Smdh! Never fails https://t.co/rFuSpxCJ8q
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) April 1, 2023
The tournament, which will debut in the 2023-2024 NBA season, will award each player on the winning team a sum of $500,000. However, Green was expecting a much higher amount, as rumors from two years ago suggested that each player on the championship team would receive $1 million.
What happened to the 1mm they said when this idea was first introduced?!?! sheesh we lost 500k there too! 🤣😂🤣 https://t.co/EH2GWXvKFz
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) April 1, 2023
Draymond Green Tweet lash on NBA’s In-Season Tournament and New CBA
In response to the lower prize money, Green tweeted, “What happened to the 1mm they said when this idea was first introduced?!?!” He then added, “Sheesh we lost 500k there too!” Green’s tweet has since gone viral, with many NBA fans finding his reaction to be hilarious.
Green didn’t stop there, though. He also criticized the new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and how it will negatively impact players. Under the new CBA, the league is implementing a second salary cap apron to limit the spending ability of teams like the Warriors and LA Clippers. The goal is to allow more spending and trade opportunities for middle and lower-spectrum teams.
However, Green believes that the new CBA favors lower-spending teams and will hurt players in the long run. “Players lose again… Smh!” he wrote. “Middle and Lower spectrum teams don’t spend because they don’t want to. They want to lose. So increase their spending capabilities, just to increase them.”
The 33 years old’s criticism of the NBA In-Season Tournament and the new CBA may have ruffled some feathers, but it’s clear that he’s not afraid to speak his mind. His hilarious shade-throwing on social media has certainly kept fans entertained.
Green’s comments may or may not have an impact on the NBA’s decisions, but for now, his humorous take on the prize money for the In-Season Tournament has definitely won over many fans. It’s refreshing to see an NBA player who isn’t afraid to speak his mind and be critical of the league’s decisions.
You lost by taking massive pay cuts for years so your franchise could pay Curry instead of you. You settling for bad deals and not testing the market is bad for your fellow players and only benefitted GSW ownership
— Ethical Hoops🏆 (only takes Ws) (@EthicalHoopz) April 1, 2023
In the end, it remains to be seen whether the tournament and the new CBA will have the desired effect. But one thing is for sure: Draymond Green will continue to be an entertaining and outspoken player both on and off the court.
NBA In-Season Tournament: Winning Players to Receive $500,000 Each
The NBA’s In-Season Tournament has generated a lot of buzzes since its announcement and one of the most anticipated details was the prize money. The wait is finally over, as reports have confirmed that players on the winning team will receive $500,000 each.
This sum may not be as high as some players were hoping for, as rumors from two years ago suggested a prize of $1 million per player. However, $500,000 is still a significant amount of money, and it’s sure to motivate players to bring their A-game to the tournament.
The In-Season Tournament is part of the NBA’s new collective bargaining agreement with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), and it’s designed to add excitement to the regular season. With the championship team’s players receiving such a sizable prize, fans can expect fierce competition and thrilling performances from their favorite players.
