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Golden State Warriors’ 2020 first-round pick will have subjective worth

By Nathan Beighle

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 30: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 30, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JANUARY 30: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts during the third quarter of the game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 30, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. 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 Omar Rawlings/Getty Images) /
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Even with the No.1 overall pick in the draft, the value of the Golden State Warriors 2020 first-round selection will be subjective.

The Golden State Warriors will have a guaranteed top-five pick and about a 40% chance at a top-three pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. Their odds at the top pick fall all the way to 14% with the three worst teams in the league sitting at 14%, a tactic to try to reduce tanking late in the season.

The Warriors are going to consider trading their first-round pick. While it’s unknown how likely they truly are to deal the pick, the upsides are clear given that they’ll be one of the few teams returning to playoff contention.

That said, this draft is a bit odd though.

It has no guaranteed No. 1 overall pick. Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, James Wiseman and every other potential top pick could become the league’s next superstar, but their low floor is also obvious.

Unlike the last few drafts (i.e. Zion Williamson and Deandre Ayton), there is no high-value, must-have target in the 2020 draft. It’s even unlike next year’s draft where Cade Cunningham is considered head and shoulders above the rest.

That leaves the value of the Warriors’ pick up in the air.

It has value, but how much value is the question. Well, that’s why the title caught your eye because the value is subjective, and trading the pick may very well be a game of who is the highest bidder.

Who views LaMelo Ball as their future superstar versatile point guard? Who views Anthony Edwards as the second coming of Tracy McGrady or Vince Carter? If a team does, they’ll give up quite a bit to snag the Warriors top selection, assuming they win the lottery.

The Warriors should either be looking for a Marcus Smart-like player to help complement this team or future draft capital to lengthen their bargaining power for a superstar-caliber player.

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Either way, quite a bit will be resting on the lottery, and even after that, it’ll all depend on how other teams few the top-tier talent in the draft.

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