Seven who might be available at No. 7

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Now that the Warriors get to keep the No. 7 pick in the NBAdraft in June, what should they do with it? General manager Bob Myers said theWarriors have some options nowand the certainly do.But they also have needs. Here is a look at seven players whocould be available when the Warriors pick at No. 7:Harrison Barnes, North Carolina, small forward:Sentiment seems to be growing that Barnes isnt much of a differencemaker. He can catch and shoot but there are concerns about his ability tohandle the ball, which is an issue for a perimeter player.Nobody is saying Barnes cant or wont turn into a nicerotation player or perhaps even a starter down the line on certain teams. Butnobody out there seems to believe hes a lock to be an All-Star type player.In addition, the Warriors have two small forwards undercontractRichard Jefferson and Dorell Wrightand they probably have someinterest in bringing back Brandon Rush andor Dominic McGuire.Andre Drummond, Connecticut, center: Many project Drummond to be gone by the time the Warriors pick at No. 7, but ifhe isnt theyd have to consider him.Drummond is an athletic center with an upside, but he needswork on his skill level and many believe youll have to wait too long for thatupside.Besides, theyre already invested in a young big man, Jeremy Tyler, who has aguarantee next season. And Andrew Bogut and Andris Biedrins are already eatingup more than 20 million in salary at that spot.If you pick Drummond, youve got about 25 million investedin centers come 2012-13.Perry Jones, Baylor, power forward: He is6-foot-11, long and extremely talented. You also cant have a discussion aboutJones without bringing up the fact that there are serious questions about hismotivation.He had a disappointing sophomore season, but there is nodoubt Jones is talented. While some might consider him a small forward, itseems doubtful he can play there as a pro.He seems destined to be a power forward. If hes there atNo. 7 when the Warriors pick,theyll have to consider him. But picking Jones is more risky than pickingothers at this spot.Terrence Jones, Kentucky, power forward:The nice thing about Jones is that hes a power forward now, hell bea power forward in the NBA and thats the position he wants to play.There is no doubt Jones is a solid player with a skill setthat translates to the NBA. But one legitimate question with Jones is whetherthe Kentucky program made him look better than he was or whether he couldblossom upon leaving there.Jeremy Lamb, Connecticut, shooting guard:Lamb is projected as a shooting guard, but the question as itpertains to the Warriors would be this: Can he play any three?The Warriors seem to be locked into Klay Thompson atshooting guard, and so theyll need to find out whether Thompson and Lamboverlap. Lamb is longlike Thompsonbut not as good of a shooter.Lamb does have the potential to be a better defender thanThompson, though.Jared Sullinger, Ohio State, center:Sullinger is very skilled, but he lacks athleticism. Hes one of thebest passing big men in the country, but he doesnt have a lot of lift andplays below the rim.There are questions about whether he can play power forwardin the NBA and also whether he is good enough to be a starting center.Worst-case scenario for Sullinger is he winds up being a backup center for mostof his career.Tyler Zeller, North Carolina, center: Itsvirtually impossible to visualize Myers selecting Zeller with the No. 7 pick.Hes just not sexy enough and there are questions about his upside andathleticism.But he very well could me more of a sure thing thanSullinger, and Zeller will certainly be able to function as a center in theNBA.Whether thats as a starter or reserve remains to beseen.

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