The NBA Draft 2023 is just a few hours away. And the hottest topic is the French sensation, Victor Wembanyama, who might land with the San Antonio Spurs. Wembanyama is the most hyped draft prospect since LeBron James in 2003. There are also talks about who will the Golden State Warriors pick as the 19th pick from the draw. The selected draft might pair up with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
Before every draft class, there is a curiosity among fans and the NBA world about who the number 1 pick will be. You’re probably wondering who it is, right?
Well, it’s pretty much decided!
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Golden State Warriors can pick an elite shooter to pair with Stephen Curry
The Warriors have been lucky with their selection in the drafts in recent years. Perhaps, it had nothing to do with coach Kerr and everything to do with GM Bob Myers, who himself is on the final stretch of his contract until the end of June. Their recent selections have been great and athletic players like Jordan Poole, James Wiseman, and Moses Moody.
With James Wiseman traded to the Pistons and Draymond Green opting out of his contract they will need a strong forward/center to support Curry and the team in defense and in transitions. A young and athletic prospect can have a positive impact on the squad.
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As per reports, there are around 4 prospects that the Warriors can pick for their roster.
If they need a shooting guard to pair up with Steph and Klay Thompson. They can go for Gradey Dick or NCAA champion Angel Reese’s brother Jordan Hawkins. Hawkins is an elite shooter who helped the Huskies crown champions this year. As a sophomore at Uconn, Hawkins averaged 38% from the 3pt line. If they select the Uconn guard, Stephen Curry, and Angel Reese will have a new connection between them.
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If they need a forward, they can go for Kris Murray from Iowa or Trayce Jackson-Davis from Indiana.
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Warriors have a tough job to do
Golden State Warriors’ new GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. cannot land Victor Wembanyama, but there are other prospects who the Warriors can try their luck with.
Amidst all the focus on Victor Wembanyama, some of the promising prospects are being not discussed enough, like Scoot Henderson, who’s a potential number 2 pick, Brandon Miller, Cam Whitmore, Anthony Black and so many more. Whoever they go with, they will have a tough job pulling a prospect that can turn into a legend of the game like Curry himself.
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