Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob showed he is willing to pay a hefty amount of luxury tax if his team is contending for a championship.
The Warriors had the second highest tax bill after the 2018-19 season, costing the franchise just over $51 million, behind only the Oklahoma City Thunder. Golden State avoided paying the repeater tax this season, but even if the roster stays the exact same going into 2020-21, the Warriors will pay a hefty price.
This is a result of general manager Bob Myers getting D’Angelo Russell from the Brooklyn Nets in the Kevin Durant sign-and-trade.