Golden State Warriors draft: 2021 NBA mock draft roundup - Golden State of Mind

With two lottery picks, Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers has plenty of work to do between now and the draft.

After months of anticipation, we finally got our answer to which selections the Golden State Warriors will hold at the 2021 NBA Draft.

The Dubs are slated to pick at No.

14 following the 2021 NBA Draft Lottery.

The big key for the Warriors going into the lottery was what would happen with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ top-three-protected pick.

Despite pundits believing that the 2021 NBA Draft has a steep drop off following the top five picks, he likes the position the franchise is heading into the summer (h/t Anthony Slater of The Athletic).

Mitchell: The Warriors elected to select James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball last year with the short-term goal of maximizing their championship window, and with Stephen Curry a year closer to free agency, they might feel pressure to again take the player they believe helps them get closer to their glory days.

Mitchell is one of the best in the draft on defense, an area in which the Warriors will want to continue to emphasize in protecting Curry from burnout, while also possessing strong playmaking and shot-making instincts that should allow him to operate in a variety of lineup configurations alongside their existing core.

The fit: The Warriors will be looking for immediate help, either in the form of a draft pick who can help now or a trade.

The Warriors really lacked offensive creation last season in the backcourt any time that Stephen Curry left the floor.

His ability to create off the bounce in between Curry and Klay Thompson would be a blast to watch.

I’m also looking pretty heavily at the Warriors possibly moving their pick here in a bigger deal, given how incredible Stephen Curry looked this year.

Mitchell measured shorter than teams were hoping at the NBA draft combine this week, but he still plays bigger than his body suggests as a gritty, strong defender.

Finding a balance is often a best-case scenario, but in this case the Warriors could have him come in right away and make an impact on his affordable rookie contract, serving as a valuable backup to Steph Curry and Klay Thompson.

Mitchell: There’s a strong belief that the Warriors will try to package this pick and move it for a veteran who is better equipped to help a core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green compete for another title next season.

Giddey profiles as one of the best passers in the draft thanks to his combination of size and preternatural feel that allows him to think two steps ahead of the opposing defense.

With a core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green, the Warriors are hoping to re-join the NBA’s upper echelon next season