Draymond Green called Quinten Post’s restricted free agency deal with the Memphis Grizzlies an incredible outcome for the Dutch big man.
What happened?
On 11 Jul 2026, Quinten Post signed a three-year, $30 million restricted free agency offer sheet with the Memphis Grizzlies. The Golden State Warriors declined to match, forcing Post out of the Bay Area after two seasons. Green, who played with Post in Golden State, lavished praise on Post’s agent, Mark Bartelstein, during his Sunday show.
Green broke down the move on The Draymond Green Show, calling Bartelstein one of the league’s best agents for engineering a player-friendly deal in a tough restricted free agency market. Post averaged 7.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game last season.
Why it matters for Draymond Green
Green’s comments reflect his long-standing role as a mentor to young Warriors like Post. He joined the Warriors in 2012 and has watched Post grow from a two-way contract player into a rotation piece. Green even dubbed Post “one of my favorite Dutchmen.”
The Warriors’ refusal to match the Grizzlies’ offer underscores their shifting priorities. Green acknowledged the team’s roster constraints while praising Bartelstein’s ability to land Post a deal Golden State couldn’t counter.
How Post fits in Memphis
Post shot 36.4 percent from three in his NBA career, a skill the Grizzlies badly need. Green argued no current Memphis player shoots as well, positioning Post as a floor-spacer for a revamped young core. The Grizzlies’ front office added Post to pair with JJJ, GG, and others in a push for playoff relevance.
Bartelstein’s client list includes Kon Knueppel, T.J. McConnell, and Kevin Huerter. Green’s endorsement of the deal highlights Post’s development under Warriors staff and the agent’s knack for maximizing client value.
What comes next?
Post will report to Memphis for the 2026-27 season alongside a young nucleus built around Ja Morant and Desmond Bane. Green’s praise signals Post’s next chapter as a key rotation piece rather than a fringe NBA player.
The Grizzlies now have a stretch-four who can space the floor, a role Post filled in limited minutes for Golden State. Green’s words frame Post’s move as a win for both player and agent in a league where restricted free agency rarely rewards the client.