Draymond Green played a pivotal role in halting the Warriors' potential trade for Lauri Markkanen, emphasizing the need to balance immediate competitiveness with long-term sustainability. His decision highlights his significant influence and understanding of the team's broader goals.
Thompson’s decision will have ripple effects across the league, where much of the mid-level market is full of wings who were waiting for Paul George, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Thompson to slide off the board before determining their own landing spots.