Golden State Warriors: 3 X-Factors that will affect the future

Golden State Warriors: 3 X-Factors for the future

By Tony Pesta | Feb 21, 2020

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 12: Damion Lee #1 of the Golden State Warriors during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena on February 12, 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Warriors 112-106. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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3. NBA Draft

The outcome of the 2020 NBA Draft Lottery is going to be gigantic for the Golden State Warriors. Nobody thought the Warriors would be lined up to receive the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft only one season after boasting a lineup of five All-Stars. But, here we are.

If the Warriors continue to play at this pace, they will finish as one of the three worst teams in the association and be tied at a 14 percent chance to win the draft lottery. Winning the top pick gives them the option to either trade the pick for its maximum value or draft a potential franchise cornerstone.

Unfortunately, this draft class seems to be a weak one. No player has stood out above the rest as an easy pick and few have even shown the ability to be a game-changer. The only three players who are highly-coveted by most are James Wiseman, LaMelo Ball and Anthony Edwards.

Of this bunch, Wiseman might benefit the Warriors the most. A dominant rim protector who averaged 3.0 blocks per game before leaving the NCAA can help anchor the Dubs defense for years to come.

However, there is no guarantee the Dubs will have a chance to draft Wiseman. The Draft Lottery is wild and unpredictable, making this a huge x-factor for the franchise.

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