What do Monta Ellis, Gilbert Arenas and Draymond Green have in common? They were all selected in the second round of the Draft by the Warriors. Proof that it is possible to recover a valuable player by selecting low.
This is precisely what Californians plan to do again. This year, they only have a modest 52nd pick, in the second round. Mike Dunleavy Jr, the GM of the franchise, hopes to find and “quality player” to supplement the existing workforce.
“If we can get a player like Trayce last year with the 52nd pick, I think we’ll be very happy”continues the manager in reference to Trayce Jackson-Davis, drafted in 57th position by the Wizards, but recovered immediately by the Warriors, for “cash”.
Despite his status in the Draft, the young interior proved to be very useful from his debut, even inviting himself into Steve Kerr’s major five. However, Mike Dunleavy Jr. knows that this scenario is unusual. “ I don’t want to say one in a million, but there is a slim chance of getting that quality of player. »
Drafting over two days, an advantage?
Subtlety of this year’s selection, it will take place over two days. Could this new configuration be profitable for the Warriors? The manager doesn’t really know what to expect, but says he’s intrigued.
« I imagine it will be a lot less hectic. Normally, the Draft, with the first round and the sprint to the second, takes place at full speed. Honestly, there are times when we don’t know whose choice it is, who chooses, you have two minutes in between. In this new scenario, I think there are four minutes on the clock in the second round. It’s a whole different day. There will be a lot of discussion on Thursday morning of the second round », Projects the leader.
Even if it is complicated to get an idea of the players still available at this stage of the selection, the big sporting boss of the franchise is in no way frustrated.
Because he also knows the homogeneity expected of this Draft: “ We’d love to have a first-round pick, but to be honest, if there’s ever a year to not have one, I think this might be it. »
2024-06-25 09:49:46
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