James Ham explores the Warriors’ potential picks in the 2021 NBA Draft with the potential first-round pick the from the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as Golden State’s own pick at No. 14.
The Warriors are hoping that Rick Welts is able to bring them some luck next Tuesday.
The franchise's president -- who in April announced he would be retiring at the end of the 2020-21 season -- will represent Golden State at the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery.
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Klay Thompson apparently was a candidate.
When it comes to the Warriors' own lottery selection, there are five possible outcomes:
-No. 1 overall pick: 0.50 percent chance
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-No. 2 overall pick: 0.56 percent chance
-No. 3 overall pick: 0.63 percent chance
-No. 4 overall pick: 0.72 percent chance
-No. 14 overall pick: 97.59 percent chance
So if the first envelope opens up and it doesn't contain the Warriors logo, it means the Dubs have jumped all the way into the top-four. And that would set off a massive celebration within Dub Nation.
Golden State also owns the Minnesota Timberwolves' top-three protected pick, and here is the breakdown on that front:
Another celebration will ensue if the Warriors end up at No. 4 overall.
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If the pick ends up in the top-3 and therefore does not convey, the Warriors will possess the T-Wolves unprotected 2022 first-rounder.
Yes, next Tuesday is a huge day for the organization.
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