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Marquese Chriss working out with Zach LaVine, Isaiah Thomas, Jamal Crawford, Paolo Banchero and others

Golden State Warriors center Marquese Chriss was spotted working out with Zach LaVine, Isaiah Thomas, Jamal Crawford and others in Washington.

As the basketball world prepares for November’s NBA Draft, Marquese Chriss is in the gym working on his game.

On Monday, Kenan Oliver of K.O. Development and Pacific Courts shared a video of the former lottery pick practicing his long-distance shot. Alongside fellow Washington Huskies product Noah Dickerson, Chriss splashed a series of 3-pointers from different locations beyond the arc.

In addition to working on his range, Chriss joined a group of talented players for a workout in Washington. The Golden State Warriors big man and Dickerson joined Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, plus NBA veterans Isaiah Thomas and Jamal Crawford.

Via @k.o.development on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CGzFUvenJ1-/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

Along with the NBA talent, Washington’s Naz Carter and consensus five-star recruit Paolo Banchero were on the court for the run. The 17-year-old forward is committed to joining Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s Duke program.

In the video of the star-studded scrimmage, Chriss is featured during a putback rebound and a drive to the basket. During the drive, Chriss showed off a quick crossover paired with a strong finish on the score.

The next time Chriss will be able to join his Golden State teammates on the floor will be at the Warriors preseason training camp in San Francisco.

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Report: Warriors ‘comfortable’ entering next season with Marquese Chriss starting at center

According to Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle, the Golden State Warriors view Marquese Chriss as a “potential franchise building block.”

Although injuries have ravaged the Golden State Warriors, opportunities for younger players have opened up across the rotation. With playing time available, the rise of Marquese Chriss has turned into a bright spot in Golden State’s rocky season.

Between injuries to Kevon Looney and the trade of Willie Cauley-Stein to the Dallas Mavericks, Chriss has cemented himself as the lead big man in Golden State for the 2019-20 season.

Since late January, the Washington Husky product has started 18 games for the Warriors. Prior to the schedule getting put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, Chriss was averaging 13.2 points per game on 59.1% shooting from the field with 9.3 rebounds in his last 10 contests. The former lottery pick recorded six double-doubles over that span.

After flourishing in a featured role, the Warriors have high hopes for their former training camp invitee. According to Connor Letourneau of the San Francisco Chronicle, Golden State views Chriss as a building block for the future.

Via The San Francisco Chronicle:

Golden State views Chriss as a potential franchise building block, whose knack for rim-running, passing and interior defense makes him an ideal fit in its system. The front office is so optimistic about his future, according to multiple sources, that it would be comfortable entering next season with him as the starting center.

While they’re slated to have an early lottery pick in the 2020 draft, Golden State could be tempted to add a top center prospect like James Wiseman or Onyeka Okongwu. However, continued impressive play from Chriss could point the Warriors to draft outside of the frontcourt.

If the Warriors are available to return for the remainder of the 2020 season, Chriss will have 17 games left on the calendar to prove he deserves the title of future starting center.

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Marquese Chriss logs another impressive game in chase for Warriors’ future starting center spot

Marquese Chriss registered a double-double against the Sacramento Kings in only 25 minutes.

Even with a healthy Steph Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors are still missing a true starting center. However, the arrival of Marquese Chriss might fill that opening.

The 2019-20 season has been filled with ups and downs for Chriss. He was signed during training camp and later waived midway through the season when the team needed to open a roster spot for Damion Lee.

The Washington Husky product was later brought back to Golden State on a two-way contract and is now on his way to being the Warriors’ starting center of the future.

The former lottery pick was held out against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday with a calf injury, but was able to suit up against his hometown team.

The Sacramento native tallied 21 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the field while grabbing 10 rebounds. Against the Sacramento Kings, Chriss logged his second game scoring over 20 points with Golden State. Chriss recorded his fifth double-double of the season in only 25 minutes against the Kings.

After the Warriors 112-94 loss to their Northern California rival, Steve Kerr praised the performance of Chriss against the Kings.

Via Golden State Warriors Soundcloud:

I thought Marquese was great again. He’s strung together a really good couple of months here for us. He’s playing with a lot of energy and confidence; he was great again tonight.

Golden State trading Willie Cauley-Stein to the Dallas Mavericks prior to the NBA trade deadline opened an opportunity for Chriss, and he’s taken advantage. Since the trade, Chriss has started 11 games and is averaging 14.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest.

The 22-year-old center’s number could rise once Curry returns from injury. The former two-time Most Valuable Player has a knack for pulling defenders his way, opening up space underneath for the athletic ability of Chriss to shine.

If Curry can return by his target date of March 1, the new center-point guard duo will have 22 games to build chemistry into the offseason. How the two play in the final stretch of games will play a role in the candidacy for Chriss to win the Warriors starting center spot next season.