Paul Reed, Center, DePaul
Although Marquese Chriss has played well since coming to the Bay Area, the Warriors will have to address their frontcourt over the offseason. With Kevon Looney struggling with injuries, Golden State has limited depth behind Chriss and Green. Enter Paul Reed.
During his junior season at DePaul, The 6-foot-9 forward averaged a double-double with 15.1 points and 10.7 rebounds in 31.7 minutes per game. Reed is a frenetic rebounder that can run the floor with gifted athleticism. On offense, the Blue Demon product isn’t afraid to play above the rim.
Paul’s ability on the defensive side of the floor could lead him to hearing his name called early on draft night. Reed averaged 2.6 blocks and 1.9 steals per game with DePaul. The big man recorded two or more blocks in 21 games during his junior season.
Against Minnesota, Paul had a near triple-double with 11 points, nine rebounds and a career-high eight blocks. Paul finished the season with 74 blocks, the second-most in the Big East conference.
Paul Reed is an eraser machine. pic.twitter.com/SDe6lzz7zk
— Tommy Call III (@tommy_III) April 26, 2020
The addition of Paul next to Green would give the Golden State Warriors a formidable defensive unit upfront.
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