After NBA punishes Clippers, Warriors' Draymond Green asks ‘Why is there a salary cap?'
With the NBA punishing the Los Angeles Clippers for an alleged scheme to circumvent the salary cap, Golden State's Draymond Green had a thought about Kawhi Leonard's paydays.
Golden State Warriors player Draymond Green has questioned the necessity of the NBA's salary cap after the league imposed penalties on the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing it to pay Kawhi Leonard. Green, speaking on his podcast, expressed his belief that the salary cap system is preventing players from making money through off-court endorsement deals.
He argued that the league's focus on player welfare should be questioned when a player like Leonard can earn between $20 to $30 million extra due to the cap. The Warriors, known for spending over the luxury tax to build successful teams, now face more challenges under the second-apron tax penalties introduced in the 2023 collective bargaining agreement.
Green highlighted the impact of these changes on the Golden State Warriors, as they had to make significant roster moves to even out their tax bill, ultimately limiting their ability to sign top players like LeBron James.
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