Golden State Warriors: Pass or draft these 6 NBA Draft prospects

Warriors potential NBA prospect — Draft: Jaden Springer

Currently 28th on ESPN’s Big Board, but 6th on my personal board, Springer is the exact kind of guard prospect the Warriors should be head over heels to get. He’s exceptionally strong and balanced for his size, which translated into him being a great, if not elite, point-of-attack defender at Tennessee.

His offensive role was hard to quantify in Rick Barnes’ “vibes over tactics” offense and especially next to fellow lottery prospect Keon Johnson. Springer can shoot on the move and the catch and has enough craft to get into his spots in the lane.

He also boasts a good finishing package and gets good looks at the rim. It also helps that Springer is one of the youngest players in the draft and is early in his development curve compared to other prospects in the late lottery range

Not only does he fit with this team stylistically but within the construct of the roster as well. He’s a combo guard who will most likely be off-ball and would be a dynamic fit with Jordan Poole’s exceptional creation off the bench.

As it seems likely Klay Thompson will miss some of the beginning of next season, Springer has the on-ball skills to add some creativity to the bench if Poole begins as a starter.

Steve Kerr won’t give you playing time unless you bring something to the table on defense, and Springer’s POA defense combined with his shooting ability make him someone the Dubs should be comfortable giving Year One minutes.

If he’s on the board at 14, Bob Myers should be sprinting to the phone to make the selection.