3 Golden State Warriors that could be huge in a Covid-stricken season

SAN FRANCISCO, CA: NOVEMBER 25: Golden State Warriors' Jordan Poole #3 celebrates a 3-point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter of their NBA game at the Chase Center on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/The Mercury News via Getty Images) /

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Eric Paschall

On the All-Rookie First Team, Eric Paschall was easily the 2019 NBA Draft’s best second-round pick. After five years at the collegiate level, Paschall, who entered the league at 23, had an already-developed game.

Paschall knew his strengths, and that was obvious early in his career. He averaged 14 points per game and brought a Draymond Green-like energy on both ends of the court.

Paschall notched .6 threes per game as well. Shooting over 47 percent from the field, Paschall will be the first option off the bench behind Green, and he’ll hopefully give the team the passion they lack with Green on the sideline.

What’s unique about Paschall is that while he’s a power forward he could give some time to the Warriors at both small forward and as an undersized stretch four. His versatility will be of utmost importance if the team has to be without several players.

Paschall spent at least 10 percent of his time at all three positions last season. Despite being 6-foot-6, Paschall oftentimes plays above the rim, and given his experience and instincts, he should be able to make another jump in Year 2.

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