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Watch: Georgia basketball’s Anthony Edwards talks NBA Draft, possibility of playing for Hawks

Anthony Edwards sits down with Bleacher Report to discuss the NBA Draft and how he should be the No. 1 overall pick.

The NBA will be holding its annual Draft Lottery this Thursday, August 20 at 8:30 pm and we will be watching to find out which teams will have a shot at drafting Georgia basketball star Anthony Edwards as he tries to become UGA’s first-ever No. 1 NBA draft pick.

Edwards was a one-and-done for the Bulldogs, but his dominant play was something DawgNation will be able to look back on with pride.

He led the Bulldogs in 2019 with 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game and was named the 2019 SEC Freshman of the Year – the first Bulldog to win the award.

Here’s Edwards as he sits down with Bleacher Reports Taylor Rooks to talk about the upcoming draft and how he would feel about possibly staying home in Georgia to play for the Hawks.

Watch the interview here.

LaMelo Ball goes No. 1 overall to Warriors in CBS Sports mock draft

For perhaps the last time, the Golden State Warriors were projected to draft LaMelo Ball with the No. 1 pick in CBS Sports’ mock draft.

With the NBA Draft Lottery set for Thursday evening, the Golden State Warriors and the rest of the teams in the draft lottery will find out their fate as the final order for the 2020 NBA Draft will be set. It may be the last time the Warriors find themselves at the top spot or it may officially start the ticking of a clock that unofficially began counting down in March.

CBS Sports’ final pre-lottery mock draft from Kyle Boone uses the order of the team’s heading into the draft lottery, an order that is unlikely to be the final order after Thursday night.

For perhaps the last time, Boone slots Ball into the top spot to the Golden State Warriors.

“Sure, Golden State has Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. But that’s exactly why a pick like LaMelo Ball makes sense. Because the Warriors already have a championship contender in place, Ball, the most electric and decisive playmaker in this draft class, can perhaps give this franchise a solid building block for the future in a post-Curry Warriors era. Even if he doesn’t fit perfectly now, the long-term star potential he carries is worth the gamble that he can one day be Curry’s successor.”

As intriguing as Ball to the Warriors is on many levels, no report out of Golden State has indicated the team has an interest in draft Ball. In fact, most reports suggest they value Anthony Edwards or a trade over selecting Ball.

While there is value long-term in drafting Ball to be the guard of the future, the Warriors likely aren’t prioritizing the future over their championship window, if it still exists.

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NBA Draft prospect Anthony Edwards: ‘Who wouldn’t love to play with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green?’

Top NBA Draft prospect Anthony Edwards says he would love to play for the Warriors alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.

As draft season heats up in the Bay Area, one name is beginning to become familiar for fans of the Golden State Warriors. After an impressive freshman campaign in Athens, Georgia’s Anthony Edwards has been a popular name for the Warriors in mock drafts.

Edwards is widely considered one of the top available prospects in the 2020 NBA Draft class. With a top-five selection on deck in Golden State, there’s a chance Bob Myers and Steve Kerr will have the opportunity to bring in the gifted wing.

On Wednesday, the former McDonalds All-American spoke about playing alongside Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. In an interview with Taylor Rooks of Bleacher Report, Edwards revealed why he would “love” to play in Golden State.

Via Bleacher Report:

Who wouldn’t want to play with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green? It’s would be great — they would make me better at all times. So yeah, I would love to play with them.

Watch Edwards’ full interview with Rooks on Bleacher Report via YouTube:

On his way to winning SEC Freshman of the Year, Edwards averaged 19.1 points, 5.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per contest. In 32 games, the 19-year-old shot 40.2% from the field and 29.4% from beyond the arc.

Edwards is currently listed at the top of the Warriors Wire Draft Big Board.

Edwards’ explosive downhill play would give Kerr a new element in his backcourt behind the Splash Brother duo. However, before it’s time to speculate on his fit in Golden State, the Warriors will have to determine if they’ll be in range to select the Georgia product.

On Thursday, the Warriors will be in action at the NBA Draft Lottery to find out when they’ll be on the clock.

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Anthony Edwards on the NBA Draft: ‘Nobody is better than me’

The former Georgia Bulldogs forward believes his ability on defense separates himself from the rest of the pack in this year’s class.

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Projected first-round pick, and former George Bulldogs forward, Anthony Edwards called himself the best prospect available in the 2020 NBA Draft ahead of the Draft Lottery on Thursday.

Edwards is among the prospects in the conversation to become the No. 1 overall pick on Oct. 16, though there is no clear-cut choice this year. In addition to Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Onyeka Okongwu and Killian Hayes are also said to be in the mix to be the top pick.

Edwards, as he mentioned on “Take It There” with Taylor Rooks, believes he is the best player across all aspects of the game, especially on the defensive end of the floor.

I feel like me on the defensive end, if I lock in every time on the defensive end, nobody is better than me in the draft. Of course, I feel like I can score the ball the best, pass, rebound, all types of stuff. I feel like defense is going to separate everybody in the draft.

Edwards established himself as a human highlight reel during his lone season at Georgia and offered a glimpse of what he can bring to the next level toward the end of the season. He averaged 21.8 points per game in February and proved to be nearly unguardable near the rim.

Edwards and the rest of the prospects should get a better idea of where they might land once the official draft order is determined on Thursday in the NBA Draft Lottery, which is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.

Related: 2020 NBA Draft Big Board 3.0: Updated Top 100 now that class is set

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NBA lottery will impact Anthony Edwards’ career

Georgia Bulldogs standout basketball player Anthony Edwards’ NBA career will be swayed by the NBA’s Draft Lottery.

Georgia Bulldogs standout basketball player Anthony Edwards has a big week coming up. His NBA career and his next basketball home will be partially determined by Thursday’s NBA Draft Lottery.

Edwards is considered one of the top NBA prospects to ever come out of the University of Georgia. He’s projected to be a top five pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

The Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, Golden State Warriors, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Cleveland Cavaliers all have a greater than ten percent chance of landing the number one overall pick.

Edwards could land in a variety of different situations. The Atlanta Hawks are Edwards’ hometown team and would be the preferred landing spot for many Georgia Bulldogs fans.

Contrarily, Edwards could end up with the Golden State Warriors, who are anticipated to return to being NBA title contenders next season. He’d have excellent mentors with the Warriors. Golden State will consider trading their top draft pick for a superstar, so that opens up even more possibilities for Edwards.

This NBA Draft doesn’t have a standout superstar like previous years. This combined with the endless possibilities of the NBA Draft Lottery mean that much of Anthony Edwards’ basketball career is hanging in the balance. Being in the right situation makes all the difference for stars in today’s NBA.

The 2020 NBA Draft takes place on Oct. 16.

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Nov 26, 2019; Lahaina, HI, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Anthony Edwards speaks with Michigan State Spartans coach Tom Izzo after the game during round two of the Maui Jim Maui Invitational at the Lahaina Civic Center. Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Warriors leaning toward Anthony Edwards over LaMelo Ball in 2020 NBA Draft

The Golden State Warriors will likely have the top pick in the 2020 NBA Draft and may prefer Anthony Edwards over LaMelo Ball.

The Golden State Warriors are the odds-on favorites heading into the lottery to have the No. 1 pick and, as a result, possess the key to unlocking the 2020 NBA Draft. With so much uncertainty at the top of the draft, each pick will likely directly dictate the next in the draft.

The Warriors have been reportedly leaning a number of ways with their pick but the most recent rumor is that Anthony Edwards, not LaMelo Ball, could be their guard of choice.

From Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle:

If the Warriors land the top selection in October’s draft, they’ll likely take Georgia shooting guard Anthony Edwards. Golden State believes, per a league source, that Edwards is one of the few players available in this draft who can contribute immediately and develop into a face of the franchise within the next few seasons.

All signs have pointed to the Warriors going away from LaMelo Ball in the draft. The main question was whether it would be for James Wiseman, Edwards or the team would trade the pick.

Jeff Goodman was the one to report that Wiseman was the frontrunner in the draft but did not directly link him to the Warriors. Letourneau has previously reported that the team prefers Edwards over Ball. He also noted that the team prefers to trade the pick rather than draft Ball.

Edwards makes sense from a roster construction standpoint. His versatility as a combo guard plays better next to either Klay Thompson or Steph Curry. But he may not necessarily have a ceiling as high as Ball, which could be a tradeoff the Warriors are willing to make.

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At 6-foot-5 with a 6-9 wingspan and 225 …

At 6-foot-5 with a 6-9 wingspan and 225 pounds, he could grow into what the Hawks need defensively at the two-guard position next to Trae Young. The problem is getting him to buy all the way in on that end of the floor. There are several skeptics who worry about Edwards’ effort and willingness to fully commit to giving his best effort defensively. From what I’ve been told, his work ethic is definitely a big question mark for many people in the league, including some in Atlanta’s organization.