Possessing the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft can reshape a franchise, instantly turning it into a contender.
But as Warriors fans know all too well, not every top draft selection ends up becoming a generational superstar.
The 2019-20 season saw the Warriors fall off a cliff from a five-year dynasty to owning the NBA’s worst record when the coronavirus pandemic put the remainder of the schedule on an indefinite pause.
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That record gives general manager Bob Myers and the Warriors the league’s best odds at the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery.
Even if Golden State ends up securing the top pick, there could be some intriguing trade offers for it, which might entice a team that should be back among the Western Conference’s contenders in 2020-21.
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If the Warriors are awarded the No. 1 overall pick and elect to hold onto it, there are plenty of potential superstars that await in the draft pool.
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In no particular order, these are the Warriors' five-best options if they elect to hold onto the No. 1 pick.