Chapter 398: The Throne is Set.
After Han Sen announced his decision, the rest of the free-agent market finally started moving.
The biggest name?
Paul George.
He signed a four-year, $137 million deal with the Golden State Warriors.
This also meant the Warriors officially moved on from DeMarcus Cousins. His lingering injury issues had caused major disagreements in contract negotiations, and even the broader free-agent market was hesitant to touch him.
That was the harsh reality of the NBA—suffering a major injury in a contract year could destroy a player's market value.
As for George, his skill set was a perfect fit for the Warriors. Originally a 3&D player, he had developed strong shot creation, excellent off-ball movement, and elite perimeter defense. He would seamlessly slide into their system, easing the scoring load on the perimeter while maintaining their defensive identity.
Ironically, last season, the Warriors had traded away LeBron James in a controversial move.
Now?
They had replaced him with Paul George.
In a way, it was a blessing in disguise.