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Golden State Warriors NBA Draft: 5 Prospects to take at No. 4

By Tony Pesta

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Jalen Green #4 of the G League Ignite brings the ball up the floor during a G-League game against the Westchester Knicks at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on February 18, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 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.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 18: Jalen Green #4 of the G League Ignite brings the ball up the floor during a G-League game against the Westchester Knicks at AdventHealth Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on February 18, 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) 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. /
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Golden State Warriors NBA Draft: Jalen Green

Jalen Green is pure dynamite at the guard position. A long-armed athlete with explosive quickness, leaping ability and an abundance of confidence, the path to stardom is clear for Green.

There isn’t much Green can’t do. He’s shift with his handle, using an array of moves to shake defenders and blow by them to the rim – or snatch back into a rhythm pull-up. He uses his body well and takes full advantage of his massive vertical by rising for dunks at every opportunity.

Green has some concerns defensively. But let me ask you this, how many All-Star guards are plusses on the defensive end? The answer is not many. As long as Green can learn to hold his own on most nights, he’ll be just fine.

As for shot selection and playmaking, these are areas of his game he really has to polish. Green is in love with difficult jump shots – and though he’s pretty good at them, he’ll be a more efficient scorer when he places more emphasis on using his physical gifts to attack the basket.

The same goes for passing. Green has thrown some impressive dimes and has a clear understanding of how to hit his teammates in unique ways. However, he seems more concerned with getting his own shot and passing is often the last resort. This is something the Warriors could likely help fix.

Green is a dream prospect for the Dubs. He is everything they need on the bench and has a high-enough ceiling to become the face of the franchise in a few years.

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