The Golden State Warriors had a busy draft day. The blockbuster deal that dominated the day was trading Jordan Poole for Chris Paul, a big-time swing that signaled the team’s focus on winning now, even if it meant some big risks. That led many to expect the Warriors to trade the 19th pick for a veteran.
They instead elected to stand pat, not trading up or down and making the pick when they came on the clock. They also didn’t go after an “old” prospect, but took a player that rocketed up draft boards since the NBA Draft Combine.