Rumors surrounding the Warriors and their choice should they land the top draft pick in the 2020 NBA Draft continues to point away from LaMelo Ball. The latest report came from San Francisco Chronicle reporter Connor Letourneau on the Murph & Mac show on KNBR radio, who gave some insight into the Warriors’ thinking with the top pick.
“What I wrote a few days ago is that if the Warriors get the number one pick — they have the worst record in the NBA so they are on track to have a 14 percent chance at the No. 1 pick — and they keep it, my sources tell me that they would take Anthony Edwards out of Georgia, who is kind of emerging as a consensus No. 1 pick.”
From a fit standpoint, Anthony Edwards makes more sense for the Warriors than Ball. As more of a natural wing, Edwards is a better fit with the Warriors, who already have two All-NBA caliber guards in the backcourt. While it’s still not a perfect fit, the top of the draft is separated by such fine margins that the smallest differences could determine who goes at the top.
From purely a fit standpoint, James Wiseman makes the most sense for the Warriors. Generally considered the best non-guard prospect in the draft, Wiseman would fit far more organically into the Warriors roster. But by not playing for Memphis this season, Wiseman’s case for the top pick is as shaky as anyone other prospect’s.
The end result will likely be a 2020 NBA Draft where anything is possible at the top of the draft.
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