The Golden State Warriors will be one of three teams with the best odds at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Who should they take?
If you’re going for straight-up fit, former Memphis center James Wiseman is the clear choice.
He’d fit perfectly on the Golden State Warriors’ roster, one that lacks frontcourt depth. Although that’s an issue that could be solved with Wiseman, the Warriors will have several options with that No. 1 pick if awarded to them.
Another option will be the Univerity of Georgia standout Anthony Edwards. He’s not a center, but Edwards does offer an Andrew Wiggins-like ability with a sky-high ceiling on both ends of the court.
He’s the complete package, but many still question whether that ability will translate to the next level. That said, in a recent mock draft by Bleacher Report’s Jonathan Wasserman, Dub Nation selected Edwards over Wiseman.
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Knowing that’d be a hot topic, Wasserman dove into why he chose Edwards for Golden State. To be fair, it makes sense that the Warriors’ front office may view their future in the same light as Wasserman.
"There will be talk in Golden State about filling a need with James Wiseman at center. But the Warriors will presumably decide they can find a rim-runner and dunker relatively easily through trades or free agency. Edwards would give them a secondary creator next to Stephen Curry, as well as an immediate shot-maker who’s burying 2.4 threes per game."
Why could Wasserman be correct? Well, just look at this past offseason and the ease in which the Warriors were able secure that frontcourt depth.
The Warriors were able to snag Willie Cauley-Stein, a capable seven-footer, this past offseason. They could go big with him or may opt to go small with a lineup that has Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, Edwards, and Wiggins.
As a freshman at Georgia, Edwards is averaging 19.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 2.9 assists. He’s shooting 31% from downtown and over 50% from two-point range. Those are terrific numbers, and given his role in the offense, those percentages are to be expected.
If the Warriors were to select Edwards, there shouldn’t be a single soul in Dub Nation upset about the decision.