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Golden State Warriors: Eric Paschall has a real chance at being an All-Star

By Nathan Beighle

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 17: Eric Paschall #7 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on November 17, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 17: Eric Paschall #7 of the Golden State Warriors reacts during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on November 17, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors’ second-round draft pick Eric Paschall has been an absolute monster this season and should get some All-Star consideration.

Getting the nod to be an All-Star will be difficult for Eric Paschall, currently playing on the five-win Golden State Warriors. Paschall should have his sights set on both an All-Star appearance and potentially the league’s Rookie of the Year.

Paschall, the 41st pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, is averaging 17.3 points per game through 22 appearances. What’s even more impressive is that he’s shooting 51% from the field, a mark few rookies tend to hit.

Aside from scoring, Paschall has been a solid rebounder for Golden State. Although he’s averaging 5.5 per game, Paschall’s work on the offensive boards, securing 34, has been crucial in a few outing for the Warriors.

17.3 and 5.5 aren’t quite there. His scoring ranks 47th in the league. With limited spots in the All-Star game, Paschall needs to be hitting at least 20 to get more recognition and have a true shot at one of the 15 or more spots in the West.

With the array of talent in the West, Paschall would need more, but at the very least, he should get consideration.

The 6-foot-6 power forward is a unique blend of strength and skill. He’s able to get by large defenders with his impressive driving and back down smaller defenders with an already developed back-the-basket game.

While All-Star may be a tough pull for Paschall, he has real potential to be crowned the league’s Rookie of the Year. At this point, there are only a few considerations for the award with Paschall and Ja Morant being a few of the clear choices.

While Morant scores a tad bit more and obviously averages more assists, his shooting is far worse. That’s where Paschall can gain ground. At that point, it may come down to how the media views the two players’ accomplishments.

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All that to say, Paschall has had a hot start to his rookie season and is clearly the best player drafted in the second round. The 23-year-old has a real chance to be a force for Golden State for a decade to come.

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