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The Warriors own the 30th selection in the 2015 NBA Draft on Thursday. While there is a possibility that the pick is moved in a David Lee trade package or swapped for a higher pick, Golden State could ultimately decide to stand pat. If the Warriors choose to use the 30th pick on a prospect, there are numerous directions they could go. Below we highlight who experts say Golden State could end up selecting in the draft.
Jonathan Wasserman | Bleacher Report
Christian Wood | UNLV | PF
Christian Wood could need a year in the D-League, but he's oozing with potential that stems from his size, athleticism and face-up game. At 6' 10 1/2", he hit 25 threes as a sophomore and looked comfortable attacking off the dribble and scoring on the move. Wood is also a weapon around the basket, where he pulled in 10.0 boards and blocked 2.7 shots per game. He hasn't generated much buzz in workouts, but he did visit Golden State where he'd be a solid fit as a possible stretch 4 and above-average run-and-jump athlete.
Zach Harper | CBS Sports
Christian Wood | UNLV | PF
The Warriors have been incredible in just about every facet of the game, but they could definitely use a rebounding big man off the bench. David Lee has just one year left on his contract and Marreese Speights can be a free agent this summer. Time to get some long-term depth in there.
Sam Vecenie | CBS Sports
Terry Rozier | Louisville | PG
Rozier's a guy that will be right on the edge of the first round, and here he gets to play with the NBA finalist Warriors. This is basically a "Best Player Available" situation, where the Warriors take a backup point guard that they could trust to defend and possibly take over as a spark plug for Leandro Barbosa.
Jonathan Givony | DraftExpress.com
Terry Rozier | Louisville | PG
The Warriors have one of the deepest and most talented rosters in the NBA, so finding someone who can crack their lineup will be difficult this late, especially with the number of players who decided not to enter the draft. Rozier could be one interesting option, especially with the amount of shooting the team can surround him with, coupled with his ability to defend multiple positions.
Chad Ford | ESPN
Tyler Harvey | Eastern Washington | SG
The Warriors need more shooting? Sort of. Certainly not in their starting lineup, but they could use some players off the bench who can light it up from downtown. While NBA scouts have cooled on Harvey after a less-than-stellar performance at the draft combine, I still believe his combination of shooting ability and high basketball IQ will help him find a way to succeed. The Warriors would be the perfect situation for him.
Jeff Goodman | ESPN
Jonathan Holmes | Texas | PF
The Warriors don't need much, so GM Bob Myers can just go with whomever he thinks has a chance to stick on a deep and loaded team. Holmes is a guy who can be a stretch 4 and is worth the roll of the dice with the final pick of the round.
Scott Howard-Cooper | NBA.com
Terry Rozier | Louisville | PG
Rozier can get his shot in a variety of ways, from a mid-range game to scoring off the dribble and crashing the rim with athleticism. A few inches taller and he would be a solid candidate for the 20s as a shooting guard. At 6-foot-2 and with a scorer's game, he still has a chance to be picked late in the first round with expectations of becoming a combo guard helped by being paired with some size in the backcourt.
Kevin O'Connor | SB Nation
Michael Frazier | Florida | SG
The Warriors are stacked, so they can afford to draft by team need. Surprisingly, something they need is perimeter shooting off the bench. Frazier is one of the draft's best shooters, with his ability to race through mazes of screens and spot up. And as a bonus, he's the type of guy who wants to defend at a high level.
Sean Deveney | Sporting News
Christian Wood | UNLV | PF
Considering the luxury tax bill the Warriors will be facing, this is a pick that could easily be moved — the Warriors don’t need to add more guaranteed salary, and could include this pick in a deal to move David Lee. Wood is only 19 and qualifies as a long-term project.
Chris Mannix | Sports Illustrated
Chris McCullough | Syracuse | PF
McCullough—whose season ended early due to a knee injury—would seem to be an ideal fit for Golden State’s up-tempo system. He is long, athletic and has a nice looking jump shot. He will need to bulk up and the knee injury was certainly a setback, but the deep Warriors can afford to be patient with a player with terrific talent.