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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 10: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) smiles and high fives Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) after hitting a three pointer and getting fouled on the play during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets November 10, 2016 at Pepsi Center. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
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DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 10: Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) smiles and high fives Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) after hitting a three pointer and getting fouled on the play during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets November 10, 2016 at Pepsi Center. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)
The Warriors’ scouts have shown time and again that they have what it takes to predict the future. Stephen Curry (7th) in 2009, Klay Thompson (11th) in 2011, and Draymond Green (35th) in 2012 ensured that they help GSW achieve greatness. Now, after an injury-plagued 2019, they are sitting on Gold with a #2 overall pick in their kitty.
Three players that are almost certain to get picked by the first three lottery pickers are LaMelo Ball, Anthony Edwards, and James Wiseman. If this order actually gets followed, the GSW organization has nothing to lose. They are anyway interested in Anthony’s services more than anybody else’s.
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What makes Anthony Edwards a match made-in-heaven for GSW?
In a recent interview, Steph Curry spilled the beans on how the Warriors are looking for the ‘size’ from this upcoming draft. What can be better than a 6’5” 225 lbs prospect who can play amazing defense?
As per a report, “The Warriors are believed to view Edwards as someone who can blossom into a face of a franchise and multi-time All-Star if put in the right situation.” A league source added, “Golden State would likely take Edwards at No. 2 should Minnesota pass on him at No. 1.”
He can find open players and make good passes, can show off spot-up jumpers, and get into the rotation to help the aging Warriors. All the three Warriors’ stars have entered their 30s, and this is high time they develop someone to ensure their future.
Last in our weekly profiles on potential Warriors draft picks is none other than Anthony Edwards: https://t.co/h8GqqezQDz
— Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) November 6, 2020
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Anthony’s name raises a few concerns for Warriors
His playmaking ability is still not as good as his counterpart, LaMelo Ball. In his one year of college basketball, he averaged 40.2% accuracy from the field and 29.4% from the downtown. One more thing about his play is off-putting. At times, he does not make use of his size and rather takes midrange jumpers to covert points. This approach has not been very productive for his game as of now.
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But the positive side to this is the kind of help he can get from the Warriors. Coach Steve Kerr and the Splash brothers can help him big-time to improve his shooting.
Last but not the least, the Georgia Bulldogs men’s basketball guy, Anthony believes he is better than Dwyane Wade. Now, this confidence will either force him to push harder for success or succumb to pressure. What do you think will happen? Help us know in the comments.
