Don’t be afraid to make a trade
Although the 49ers had limited draft capital outside of their two first-rounders, Lynch moved up and down the draft order. In the first round, the 49ers made two transactions with both of their top picks.
While Lynch and the 49ers were wheeling and dealing in the first round, their big splash came on day three of the draft. San Francisco traded its fifth-round pick and a future third-rounder for seven-time Pro Bowler Trent Williams.
The 49ers used the 2020 draft to push all their chips in for another chance at the Super Bowl.
If a prospect doesn’t catch Golden State’s eye at the top of the draft, the Warriors could use their pick as an asset. The Warriors will also have the option of using their two second-round picks in 2020 as an aid in a potential deal.
While the Warriors sit at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, the championship core of Curry, Thompson and Green is still intact. Adding an established veteran via trade to Golden State’s All-Star trio could be what the team needs to get back to the playoffs.
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