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How Golden State probably whiffed on their opportunity to transition gracefully out of the Curry era (alien.top)

submitted 11 months ago by bdybwyi@alien.top to c/nba@nba.space

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Golden state owned the 14th pick and the 7th pick in the 2021 NBA draft. They selected Kuminga 7th overall. The 8th pick? Franz Wanger. They selected Moses Moody with the 14th pick. Two picks later Alperen Sengun was drafted. In 2020 they selected Wiseman over the likes of Lamelo. Not saying they’re stupid for drafting who they did because at the time it had merit. I’m just pointing to the fact that they could’ve had those players to help with this period but instead set themselves (probably) pretty far back with Kuminga, Moody, and not even wiseman anymore.

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[–] herejusttolooksee@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I think the point you’re making is not really about who could’ve been drafted, but instead that who we did draft won’t carry us into the future. That they’re not superstar level talent.

Well, yes, we whiffed on our #2 selection, and it’s hard to find a superstar with picks 7 and below otherwise. That Wiseman draft will haunt us, but nothing we can do now.

I love JK, but doesn’t seem to understand the flow of the game. Most is going to be an excellent 3nD role player. TJD and Podz may turn into serviceable starters. JP fell off and is now gone.

Steph, Klay, and Dray are the last good draft choices we made. Loon is loved but isn’t a superstar. JP was the right draft choice, helped us win a chip, so no regrets there, but fell off.

We don’t have a young core. A Spur’s Kawhi. We were looking to JK to be that player, but he’s not him.

Like most teams, we’ll have to rebuild at some point, and nail it in the draft.

With all the luxury apron penalties now, super teams will be harder to come by, even if home grown.