Isaac Okoro could be the Warriors next Andre Iguodala

The Golden State Warriors are currently slotted for the second pick of the upcoming draft but could possibly trade back. If the team decides to do so, this player could be a steal wherever they draft.

The Golden State Warriors are looking to head back to the NBA Finals and re-enter dynasty form. Their second-overall pick in this upcoming draft will surely help them.

Whether it’s drafting a young player and developing them into a star or trading their pick for more assets to help them win right away, the Warriors will have a chance to return to being among the best in the league.

If they chose to go the drafting route at number two, they can potentially draft a James Wiseman-type player.

They could even draft the shooting guard out of Georgia who is drawing comparisons to Victor Oladipo. Anthony Edwards averaged 19 points a game as a freshman and five rebounds. However, he does need to work on his shooting.

Edwards finished the 2020 season shooting 29 percent from three on nearly eight attempts a game. If the Warriors were to trade back in this draft, there is a player that fans would love. This player has drawn Andre Iguodala comparisons and is already an excellent defender.

Insert SF Isaac Okoro

Isaac Okoro can be the best player from this draft in a few years. The 6-foot-6 freshman from Auburn has all the tools to be a very good all-around player. Okoro also fits well with this current Warriors squad.

He can be a player off the bench or even play the four in a small-ball lineup with Draymond Green at the five. With that being said, let’s dive into Isaac Okoro as a player and how he can fit with this team.

Okoro’s Strengths

Isaac Okoro doesn’t show up in the box score a whole lot in terms of defensive stats but that’s not a bad thing. At just under a steal per game, Okoro was still very effective at getting stops.

Okoro does not get a lot of steals or blocks due to his tendency to avoid risk.

He is great at playing hard-nosed defense while not fouling. Okoro averaged two fouls a game, which is great for an aggressive, pesky defender. At Auburn, he was almost always matched up with the opposing team’s best player.

Okoro also has a good offensive game, especially around the rim. He is an explosive athlete off both one and two feet. He is one of the top dunkers in this draft, but his athleticism goes farther than just dunking.

The small forward uses his size to an advantage when finishing at or above the rim. He is also polished with his finishing, being able to use both hands effectively.

Isaac Okoro’s Weaknesses

I think with Okoro we have to start with his shooting. It’s bad, and I do mean bad. With an already funky jump shot, Isaac will need to improve his shot mechanics. On almost three attempts a game, Okoro shot 28 percent and even had a few airballs in there as well.

His shot creation is another big weakness, which could also go into the shooting category. Isaac Okoro may never be a shot creator, and that’s okay. He just does not have an in-between game.

Isaac also was bad at the free-throw line but showed promise. He shot 67 percent from the stripe, while getting almost five attempts a game. His ability to get to the line is good, he just needs to take advantage of those opportunities.

He has another weakness, that can’t really be helped. The 6-foot-6 small forward doesn’t have the longest of arms. With the type of defender he is, a long wingspan would be so much more helpful.

But, like I said that is something that Okoro cannot fix.