2021 NBA Draft: 3 Teams that will be a perfect fit for Chris Duarte

#2 New York Knicks

An injury-prone Derrick Rose took the mantle of being the starting shooting-guard for the Knicks through the second half of last season. Rose was exceptional off the bench and the Knicks could add a potentially elite player in Chris Duarte to their rotation alongside Immanuel Quickley at the SG position.

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The New York Knicks have a young roster that is looking to get to the next level and Duarte should be able to add immediate value. The New York Knicks have the no. 19, 21st, 32nd, and 58th picks in their possession and will be able to fashion a move in case they decide that they like the player. Duarte recently underwent an individual workout with the Knicks and is reportedly being seen as the ideal “two-way player” that they will be looking to add on draft day.

#1 Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors will be looking to be championship contenders again next year, and Chris Duarte’s rising stock in recent months has led to him training with them multiple times in recent weeks. Duarte is a strong 24-year old with good ball handling skills and enough potential to develop into an elite NBA shooter.

The Warriors have also be said to be looking to use multiple assets to acquire players, and should be able to add Duarte in rotation alongside the Splash brothers. The Golden State Warriors have been reported to be interested, have the 7th and the 14th overall picks and might as well be in the best position among the three teams to acquire him.