Golden State Warriors: 4 Front court targets in 2021 NBA Draft

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: Franz Wagner #21 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a three-pointer against the LSU Tigers during the second half in the NCAA Basketball Tournament second round at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 22: Franz Wagner #21 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a three-pointer against the LSU Tigers during the second half in the NCAA Basketball Tournament second round at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 22, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors NBA Draft (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
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To trade the pick or not to trade the pick — that is not the question we will be debating today. Rather, let’s take a closer look at four front court prospects the Golden State Warriors can consider in the upcoming NBA Draft.

This class is full of interesting players at each position. I covered three guards the Dubs can draft here — and briefly discussed the five best overall options available to Golden State this week.

We’ve already gone over the guards. Now, let’s break down which front court prospects the Golden State Warriors should be targeting in the NBA Draft.

Today, the goal is to address a growing need for wing players and frontcourt contributors. With the potential for Kelly Oubre to leave the team high-and-dry in free agency, the Warriors should be thinking of how to replace his two-way production ASAP.

Even if Oubre stays, it doesn’t hurt to bring more talent to the rotation. It’s more important than ever to have versatile wings at your disposal. Thankfully, the 2021 NBA Draft class is full of ’em. Here are the four best (and most realistic) prospects for the Dubs.