"So that's why Draymond Green turned down $27 million - for LeBron James" - Warriors fans upset with Klutch Mafia buzz around Draymond's France trip 

Golden State Warriors fans are preparing for the worst-case scenario after Draymond Green was spotted recently on vacation with LeBron James in France. Green is expected to opt out of his contract with the Warriors and become a free agent this season.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported Green's plan to become a free agent by opting out of his contract with Golden State next season worth around $27 million. The former Defensive Player of the Year is represented by Rich Paul, who's also the agent for "King James."

Wojnarowski noted that the Warriors and Green's camp will work together about his options, including the possibility of a sign-and-trade. Green is coming off a season where he averaged 8.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 6.8 assists and 1.0 steals per game. However, he was also involved in an incident with Jordan Poole at the start of the season.

With the news of Green opting out, fans expected him to try and team up with LeBron James. A photo of Green and James hanging out in France went viral on Twitter, which sparked a variety of reactions from Golden State Warriors fans.

One fan said:

"So that's why Draymond Green turned down $27 million - for LeBron James."

Another joked that the two tied the knot together in France:

"They had the wedding in France??!"

One optimistic Warriors fan claimed:

"They're good friends that's all it is. Draymond will be back in a Warriors uniform."

Here are other reactions to Draymond Green and LeBron James spending some time together in France:

Green and James have become close friends despite many battles in the NBA Finals. Green even invited James to his wedding last year alongside many of his Golden State Warriors teammates like Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.

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New Warriors GM wants to keep Draymond Green

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors

Draymond Green has not opted out of his contract, but the new Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. wants to keep him.

Dunleavy told reporters during his introductory press conference the importance of Green to the Warriors organization:

"I saw the report, too. Until we get the paperwork and the filing we can’t really comment or say much," Dunleavy said. "I will say it, I think Steve (Kerr) has said it, I'll reiterate, we really want Draymond back.

"What he means to this organization and this team in terms of trying to win at the highest level, we feel like we have to have him. So that's very important."