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The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery took place a few weeks ago, and the ping-pong balls gave the Golden State Warriors the 7th overall pick in the draft along with the 14th one.
They have got a top-10 pick in the NBA Draft for the second consecutive time. So GM Bob Myers and the front office need to go through several scouting reports to identify the right player for the team.
Who can the Golden State Warriors pick in the 2021 NBA Draft?
They need someone who can complement the core trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green.
The Warriors have several choices in front of them, as they can package both picks and trade up in the 2021 NBA Draft or trade for a veteran player. However, considering the Golden State Warriors stick to their original picks and use the 7th overall pick to draft a young prospect, they will have a deep pool of talent to choose from.
On that note, let's take a look at three players the Golden State Warriors can target with their 7th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft:
#3 Corey Kispert
The Golden State Warriors could pull a surprise move and draft a player out of the consensus top ten.
Corey Kispert is by far the best shooter in the 2021 NBA Draft. Almost all publications have him ranked 1st in the nation in the shooting category, and he has built himself a reputation with his marksmanship.
He is a potential 40-50-90 player who shot 44% in his junior and senior year with the Gonzaga Bulldogs on 5+ attempts a game.
After the Golden State Warriors lost the opportunity to make the 2021 NBA playoffs, GM Bob Myers addressed the media and acknowledged that there needs to be shooting around Stephen Curry, saying;
"I really like our defense, but offensively, and you saw it too, how Steph was being guarded. It's not fair to him. One guy can't do that much. It's a compliment to him clearly, that he got the attention he got, but that's very hard, and a lot to ask of him to shoulder that burden by himself. So we need to help him on the offensive side."
Corey Kispert is also excellent defensively and is great both on and off the ball in defense and offense. He is the ideal rookie to be paired with the backcourt of Curry and Thompson and could be a great fit right away.
Kispert is also 22 years old, and the Golden State Warriors don't want an inexperienced teenager, as they have a small championship window, so drafting him makes a lot of sense.
Also Read: What 2021 NBA Draft Lottery results mean for Golden State Warriors: Pick projections, analysis & more.
#2 James Bouknight
Some rankings have James Bouknight in the top 10, while others have him in the top 20. CBS sports has him getting picked 7th overall by the Golden State Warriors.
He is a quick young guard who can get his own shot and has tremendous upside as a go-to scorer. A 6' 4" 20-year-old sophomore who played for the UConn Huskies, Bouknight is athletic enough to play above the rim and also has the shooting stroke to knock down deep threes.
James Bouknight could fulfill the front office's desire for more offense in the roster and complement the second unit of the Golden State Warriors. He could finish near the rim with either hand and use his ball handling and body control to draw a lot of fouls.
Bouknight has the soft touch for a layup and also the strength for a thunderous dunk.
#1 Davion Mitchell
Davion Mitchell of the Baylor Bears is the ideal and possibly first choice for the Golden State Warriors.
The Ringer's and ESPN's mock drafts both have him getting selected 7th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft. He is originally a defensive-minded player who is great both on and off the ball. However, he made massive strides in his offensive game to now become a highly scouted prospect.
Mitchell has consistently worked on his game and improved every season. He went from 28.8% from the three-point range in his freshman year to 44.7% in his senior year.
Davion Mitchell played point guard in college and can also facilitate the ball to create shots for his teammates, so he'd be a great fit for the second unit of the Golden State Warriors.
He has shown passion for the game, as he is dedicated to improving himself. Mitchell led the Baylor Bears to their first-ever NCAA championship in 2021. He would drastically improve the Golden State Warriors' defense and also contribute his fair share in offense.
Also Read: Who is Davion Mitchell? Is he related to Donovan Mitchell? Looking closely at the prospective NBA rookie's profile.
