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Golden State Warriors: Second-round selections could again be crux of Dubs’ draft

By Nathan Beighle

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Eric Paschall #7 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 05, 2020 in New York City. 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. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Golden State Warriors 129-88. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 05: Eric Paschall #7 of the Golden State Warriors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 05, 2020 in New York City. 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. Brooklyn Nets defeated the Golden State Warriors 129-88. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors have been dominant in the second round of NBA drafts, and there’s no reason to think that won’t be the case in 2020.

After a highly active 2020 NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors have replenished their supply of second-round picks after a five-year stint of seeing several traded away for immediate improvements.

Prior to 2019, the Warriors, according to Basketball-Reference, did not draft in the second round since 2012, the same draft they secured three-time All-Star and three-time NBA Champion Draymond Green.

The Warriors had two second-round picks in the 2019 NBA Draft, and they were absolute gems. Eric Paschall had one of the best rookie seasons in the 2019 class, averaging 14.0 points per game while also showing an ability to lead the second unit successfully.

Paschall’s future with the Warriors seems strong. He was a strong, developed 6-foot-6 forward. Paschall was playing at the collegiate level for five seasons, several of which were spent with the Villanova Wildcats.

The other second-round pick, Alen Smailagić, who was taken with the 39th pick in the draft and had played with the Warriors’ G-League affiliate, was sidelined much of the year due to injury, but while in the game, Smailagić did show potential.

Both Paschall and Smailagić had shown developed abilities before being taken.

With high-risk players like Anthony Edwards potentially being the team’s first-round pick, the Warriors should follow their trend and look for solid collegiate athletes in the second round.

That trend is one reason to be hopeful about the team’s ability to deepen their roster with back-to-back picks at 50 and 51, something the Warriors will certainly need as they enter a time where they’ll be extremely close to the cap.

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The Warriors need depth, and with three picks in the 2020 NBA Draft, there’s no doubt they’ll find a few diamonds in the rough yet again.

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