Five wings who best fit Warriors in the 2020 NBA Draft
The Warriors own the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and could go a number of different routes. They could keep the pick, trade down or look to acquire a veteran with the enticing asset.
If Golden State does keep the pick, or moves down, the front office reportedly prefers to draft a wing. Steve Kerr wants versatile players and knows wings win games in the playoffs.
Here are five wing prospects who could fit what the Warriors are looking for.
Vassell is a 6-foot-6 wing who could perfectly fit Kerr's system witht he Warriors. He has a 6-foot-10 wingspan, nails 3-pointers and is tenacious on defense.
The sophomore shot 41.7 percent from 3-point range over his two years at Florida State, and is praised for his defensive IQ and effort on that side of the ball. While the Warriors likely would target him in a trade-down scenario, they shouldn't shy away from him at No. 2.
Okoro is limited offensively, but could be the Warriors' younger version of Andre Iguodala. The 6-foot-6 forward is built to guard every position except center, and could do so against small-ball lineups.
Kerr knows his best lineups included multiple stoppers like Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Iguodala. Okoro only shot 28.6 percent from deep as a freshman, however, he could have an instant impact on defense as he continues to improve offensively.
Avdija, 19, was named the youngest MVP in the history of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. He averaged 13.5 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 28 regular-season games. The Warriors have been connected to him, and it makes sense why.
While he's a bit of a mystery, Avdija is seen as a playmaker at 6-foot-9 who is a smart player and showed an ability to nail shots from beyond the arc as his season progressed. Keep your eyes on him as the draft nears.
Bey, 21, would be a trade-down target for the Warriors. He's likely to go in the 10 to 18 range of the draft, and could help a team right away.
The 6-foot-8 forward averaged 16.4 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game his final season at Villanova. He can play either forward position and is a knockdown 3-pointer shooter, draining 45.1 percent of his attempts this season.
The "other prospect" from Florida State can't go unnoticed. Williams only is 18 years old, and could be worth the gamble if the Warriors trade down and acquire a veteran in doing so.
Williams is a strong 6-foot-8 and 225 pounds, and was the ACC's Sixth Man of the Year as a freshman. He has the length and size to switch on defense at both forward positions, and his 83.8 percent shot from the free throw line suggests he can improve his 32 percent mark from the 3-point line.
