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Bob Myers, General Manager of the Golden State Warriors, knows from experience. It is almost impossible to keep the championship list as it is.
Still, Myers and head coach Steve Kerr are preparing for the latest NBA title parade and draft, knowing that the franchise is ticking to reach an agreement with a pending free agent. Appeared from.
"Free agents, no restrictions ... it's under our control to some extent, but in a way it's not," Myers said. "I hope our players give us the opportunity to respond to offers. They don't have to. They don't rent it to us. But it you win. , What you get if you create a good environment. You may get a chance to match something.
"Our goal is all of them. It's about getting people back and starting over. They're all great in many ways and meet our different needs .... Many of our free agents had a big moment in the NBA Finals. That is, they are very important. "
Currently, the personnel depth charts that Myers and Carr are most concerned about are: Kevon Looney, Gary Payton II, Juan Toscano Anderson, Otto Porter Jr., Nemanya Bierica, and Damion Lee are unlimited free agents.
This does not include the general challenge of surpassing the luxury tax by $ 24.6 million and subjecting the two major contributors Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins to a significant extension. Hmm.
Wiggins could be in the largest territory, with a five-year deal of $ 147.5 million and only one season left.
The former first pick has no deadline to sign a contract extension, and Myers stated that maintaining both players is a top priority.
"We make great efforts to maintain those people," Myers said.
The maximum transaction value for Wiggins is at the level of $ 146.4 million over four years, and considering the luxury tax, the Warriors' cost is close to $ 230 million.
Carr admitted that Looney would get a "great contract" from someone "hopefully from us."
Rooney, the starter after being replaced by James Wiseman at the beginning of the season, emerged as the power of the grass and defensive end. Rooney, who recorded 22 rebounds in a single game against Memphis in the playoffs, was also a big hit in the Western Conference Finals and the NBA Finals.
Just 26, he could have many suitors, Myers said.
Payton II evolved from a defensive specialist to an important player later in the season. The Warriors won without him in the playoffs after being injured in the second round series with the Grizzlies, but Carr pointed out his importance in multiple games in the finals.
Payton II, 29, paid dues in the G League and three other NBA teams before making a breakthrough with the Warriors. He recorded more than 20 minutes in three of the five finals.
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