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Golden State Warriors, Steve Kerr to watch and learn from 2020 NFL Draft

By Nathan Beighle

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts to a play during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center on November 11, 2019 in San Francisco, California. 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 Daniel Shirey/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 11: Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reacts to a play during the first half against the Utah Jazz at Chase Center on November 11, 2019 in San Francisco, California. 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 Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors and head coach Steve Kerr have no real interest in the 2020 NFL Draft, but they’ll certainly be watching and learning.

The 2020 NBA Draft is currently slated for June 25. Will that actually happen? Probably not. While it’s expected to be pushed back, the Golden State Warriors still need to be prepared to draft virtually, something every NFL franchise will have to experience in just over 48 hours.

The 2020 NFL Draft is Thursday night through Saturday night, and the Warriors have a team within driving distance, one they’ll be keeping a close eye on. Just how a team drafts virtually and the preparation up to the draft will be important.

For Steve Kerr, he’ll be watching, but he’s interested in a different aspect of how the preparation and execution will happen.

Kerr, who hosted Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll on his “Flying Coach” podcast, via NBC Sports’ Drew Shiller, was wondering about how concerning potential security breaches are as many of these first-round picks could ultimately help dictate the team’s success in coming seasons.

“It’s an advantage that I think we have to be able to watch the NFL draft and to read about it, and hear stories from organizations like your own. One of the things we’ve talked about is — are you worried about getting hacked?” Kerr said.

“Your computer guys probably have to make sure you’re protected, right? I wouldn’t put it past certain teams out there trying to hack their way into your system,” he continued.

“The security is very extensive. This is a big deal,” Carroll went on to say. So, it appears that the NFL is taking every precaution it can to ensure a safe and fair draft. Nonetheless, technology is a uncertain aspect of the draft and one that is susceptible to being hacked.

With a projected top-five pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors’ future will largely be impacted by this draft, so security will be of utmost importance to them as well. However, it isn’t for sure if the NBA Draft will be virtual.

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Nonetheless, learning and watching how the NFL conducts its business through it will something the NBA should try and replicate. And, as the hometown 49ers have a top pick, maybe both the Warriors and 49ers can continue to be at the pinnacle of their respective leagues.

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