After watching Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Deni Avdija at a pre-draft workout in Atlanta, the Golden State Warriors are continuing to do their homework on some of the top prospects in the 2020 class.
Following their workout and interview with Avdija, the Warriors were able to get a glimpse of Georgia’s Anthony Edwards and Memphis product James Wiseman, per Marcus Thompson of The Athletic.
According to Thompson, both Edwards and Wiseman were “beasts” at their pre-draft workouts in front of Steve Kerr, Bob Myers, Joe Lacob and Golden State’s director of sports medicine and performance Rick Celebrini.
Via The Athletic:
But they did see something on this road trip, sources said, that would make them just fine with making a selection at No. 2. Two somethings actually.
Anthony Edwards. James Wiseman. I put them in alphabetical order, so don’t get ahead of yourself. Word out of the workouts is that both of them were “beasts.”
Along with his performance on the court, Wiseman made an impression on the Warriors during his “conversation/interview,” per Thompson.
Wiseman is as big and skilled as advertised. They also liked him when they had their conversation/interview or whatever it was.
Although his time at the college level was limited to three games, Wiseman showed why he’s widely considered one of the top prospects in the 2020 NBA draft. During his three-game run with Penny Hardaway at Memphis, Wiseman averaged 19.7 points on 76.9% shooting from the field with 10.7 rebounds and 3.0 blocks per contest. In each game, the former McDonald’s All-American recorded a double-double.
According to Thompson, it was Edwards’ electric athleticism that impressed the Warriors at his workout.
Edwards’ exceptional athleticism jumped out in person. He seemed to really impress the Warriors with his freakishness.
On his way to earning the title of SEC Freshman of the Year, Edwards averaged 19.1 points per game on 40.2% shooting from the field with 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest for the Bulldogs. It’s no surprise Edwards’ athletic ability caught Golden State’s eye. The 19-year-old would explode to the basketball with regularity during his time in Athens.
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If the Minnesota Timberwolves opt to pick LaMelo Ball with the first overall selection in the draft, the Warriors will have to decide between the two impressive prospects on Nov. 18.
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