The Golden State Warriors will make their first selection of the 2021 NBA Draft with the No. 7 pick. This pick originally belonged to the Minnesota Timberwolves. There is a feeling that Golden State will attempt to move this pick on draft night in a package to land another star in the lineup.
The Warriors had a down year and it is because they were hit by injuries once again. Klay Thompson was forced to miss another year after tearing his Achilles in the offseason.
Stephen Curry led the league in scoring but did not have much help around him. Golden State has made plenty of big moves in the past in hopes of building a winner. This year could be no exception.
Golden State holds the No. 7 overall pick stemming from a deal at the 2020 trade deadline. D’Angelo Russell was sent to Minnesota and the Warriors were given this draft pick, along with Andrew Wiggins. Golden State was able to keep this pick after it did not land in the top three of the 2021 NBA Draft.
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When looking at the 2021 NBA Draft order, this could be the first blockbuster deal made. There will be plenty of teams interested in the No. 7 pick if the Warriors make it available.
The Warriors will have to sit back and see which offer is the best. Here are three stars that Golden State could target with this draft selection.