Jalen Brunson named first Knicks team captain since 2018-19

But even then, Green couldn’t wrap his head around how an NBA All-Star and the face of an organization left a lofty figure on the table. “It’s the New York Knicks, they can afford it,” Green added. “You ain’t gotta take no discount. My situation is different because Steph is making [$270 million] and Klay is [$180 million]. “Alright, something had to give. Cool, I will take less, but he’s the top guy. Let Josh Hart or somebody else take less. Like, they’re in my role. Let somebody else take less. Guess what? “Steph Curry didn’t take a penny less, and neither did Klay Thompson take a penny less. If it’s going to work, somebody will do [it]. I wasn’t expecting them to take less. I don’t know what he’s doing.” -via NBC Sports Bay Area / July 29, 2024