Warriors get no luck in NBA draft lottery. Here’s when they’ll pick
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Golden State Warriors will pick 11th in the upcoming NBA draft after the lottery, where they had a 77.6% chance of landing this spot; the Washington Wizards won the No. 1 pick.
- Coach Steve Kerr recently agreed to a two-year contract extension, securing his 13th and 14th seasons, which provides stability as the team looks to retool around 38-year-old Steph Curry.
- The Warriors could use the 11th pick as a trade asset to acquire a star player like Kawhi Leonard or Giannis Antetokounmpo, or they may choose to draft from a highly regarded class considered the deepest since 1996.
- Assistant GM Larry Harris expressed confidence in the draft class, noting several strong prospects likely available at their pick, and emphasized the team’s readiness to add a young, impactful player.
- The Warriors hope this pick will yield a foundational player, improving on past lottery selections since Kerr became coach, as they prepare for the post-Curry era under GM Mike Dunleavy Jr.