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Golden State Warriors: 3 reasons trading back in the 2020 draft is the best option

By Nathan Beighle

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - FEBRUARY 15: Tyrese Maxey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after a basket in the game against the Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp Arena on February 15, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - FEBRUARY 15: Tyrese Maxey #3 of the Kentucky Wildcats celebrates after a basket in the game against the Ole Miss Rebels at Rupp Arena on February 15, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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The level of talent and lack of need beg for the team trading back

This point is a summation of it all.

The Warriors don’t need LaMelo Ball. They don’t need Anthony Edwards.

The high-profile talent that expects to come in and start immediately is not what they need. They either one of two things — the quintessential fit or a high-potential prospect that is open to sitting and developing on the second unit.

Think of a player like Hayes or James Wiseman for each of those scenarios. Around 7-11, the talent like that will be there. With frontcourt as obvious need, Wiseman doesn’t have to be the play.

6-foot-9 power forward Onyweka Okongwu from USC could a prime target or even forward Deni Avidija. One of those four players is likely to be available later in the lottery and would be a nice fit with this franchise.

The Warriors aren’t the typical team at the top of the lottery. They can take two or three years and train a young guard as long as they get what they’re looking for in order to forward their Finals potential as well.

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The ability to get both of those is why it’d be best to trade back in the 2020 NBA Draft.

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