The Golden State Warriors will have a high draft pick this year, giving them the opportunity to add high-end talent to the existing championship core. Draymond Green seems to have a pretty clear idea of which player he’d like to see the Warriors take, if possible.
Green singled out Memphis center James Wiseman as a good fit for the team’s style of play, citing speed and athleticism as key factors.
“I’ve seen some clips of his workouts and highlights, and he looks to be pretty mobile, a pretty athletic guy,” Green said on ESPN’s “Jalen and Jacoby,” via Jaylon Thompson of 247 Sports. “So, with our speed and pace, the way we play, I think he would definitely be a great add if that’s case, but I don’t really know what pick we’re going to get or what pick he’s going to go. I’m a living testament to that. You never know how the draft is going to go and how the cards may fall.”
There’s a lot to like about Wiseman. There are also questions about his offensive game and his ability to shoot from midrange and beyond or create his own offense. On one hand, that might not fit with the Warriors and their preference for spacing, but there are few teams who could help him learn and adapt to that style better.
Regardless of Green’s wishes, it sounds like Golden State may have its eyes on someone else if they land the draft’s top pick.
