The NBA Draft Lottery takes place on Tuesday, June 22, to determine exactly which pick(s) the Warriors will have in the upcoming draft. This year, the Warriors are guaranteed a top-14 pick with the possibility of receiving a second first-round selection. The 2021 NBA Draft Lottery will mark the 23rd time the franchise will participate in the event since its inception in 1985.
Of the 22 prior lottery appearances, the Warriors have “moved up” in the lottery three times, most recently in 1995 when the Dubs yielded the top pick (Joe Smith) from their fifth pre-lottery slot.