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While earlier reports said negotiations had reached an
impasse, Green posted a video on sports site Bleacher Report to
say he was delighted to return to the organization.
“Proud to say that I'll be a Warrior for at least the next five
years,” Green said. "It's been a long journey to get to this
point. Always trying to overcome the odds, overcome doubters.
"To be in this position, signing back long term with the
Warriors is amazing. It's an organization that I love, it's
great being a part of, best fans in the NBA, first class
organization.”
The 25-year-old started 79 games for the Warriors last season
and averaged career highs in points (11.7), rebounds (8.2),
assists (3.7), blocks (1.3), steals (1.6) and shooting
percentage (44.3), and finished runner-up for Defensive Player
of the Year.
In the playoffs Green averaged 13.7 points, 10.1 rebounds and
5.2 assists and posted a triple-double in the Warriors'
clinching Game 6 win over the Cavaliers.
Media reports said Green's deal was worth $85 million.
(Reporting by Ben Everill; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
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