Golden State Warriors: Ranking top 5 wings in NBA Draft

4. Obi Toppin

It’s common for a redshirt sophomore to be selected in the top three anymore – but Obi Toppin could be exactly what the Golden State Warriors are looking for.

Pros

Toppin’s 3-point accuracy is hard to ignore. He clipped 40 percent of his career attempts at Dayton and has the potential to be one of the most efficient frontcourt shooters in his rookie season. Toppin is already a better shooter than any of the Dubs big men and adds much-needed spacing to this rotation.

Also, Toppin does more than just shoot the deep ball. He is a brute strength athlete with speed and agility in the open court. Toppin can roll or fade on-screen scenarios and is an all-around threat to score the ball with Golden State.

Cons

Sadly, Toppin isn’t nearly as effective on the opposite end of the floor. His bulky frame is tough to move laterally and he will be blown by easily when defending faster players. Furthermore, his lack of height makes him a detriment in the paint where taller opponents will have an advantage.

Toppin will be a liability on defense. Could this outweigh the positives he brings to the Warriors’ offense? We won’t know unless the Dubs decide to take a chance on him.