Klay Thompson Not Making All-NBA Team Could Make Draymond Green Filthy Rich

Klay Thompson willingly adjusted his role with the Warriors upon Kevin Durant's arrival in summer 2016. But now, the massively consequential acquisition is going to affect his bank account balance going forward.

Thompson's overall production has been naturally mitigated by Durant's arrival, and he's now once again missed out on the annual All-NBA teams-- and that means he won't be eligible for a supermax contract this summer when he hits free agency.

While this is upsetting for Thompson, it's music to the ears of Draymond Green. Green isn't a free agent until 2020, and still has a chance to qualify for the supermax himself if he earns All-NBA or Defensive Player of the Year honors next year. Interstingly, if Klay had qualified this season, it would have taken away Draymond's chance at a supermax.

NBA insiders fully expect Thompson to return to Golden State this offseason. If He had signed a supermax, it would have put the Warriors at the limit, as Steph Curry signed such a deal himself last year.

Green now has the chance to play for a truly gigantic pile of cash. In terms of production, things could be much easier for him if Kevin Durant ends up leaving, as has been heavily speculated. With Durant out during this postseason, Green has taken it up a notch, playing some of the basketball of his career on both ends of the floor.

While the Dubs have been known to cruise during the regular season, Green will have some extra motivation in 2019-20. The team as a whole could be more motivated to prove themselves if Durant ends up skipping town. The scenario is perfectly set up for Dray to get his big pay day.