The Warriors will be contenders before we know it again

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Stephen Curry #30 talks to Damion Lee #1 of the Golden State Warriors after Lee missed two free throws in the final minute of their loss to the Toronto Raptors at Chase Center on March 05, 2020 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 05: Stephen Curry #30 talks to Damion Lee #1 of the Golden State Warriors after Lee missed two free throws in the final minute of their loss to the Toronto Raptors at Chase Center on March 05, 2020 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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NBA Draft prospect Isaac Okoro (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) /

A few wing options

If the Warriors decide to look for a small forward, Deni Avdija and Isaac Okoro would be interesting players. While both of them are players build for the modern NBA, they are different player types that could both suit the Warriors style of play.

Avdija, who is currently playing for Maccabi FOX Tel Aviv in the Euroleague, provides great playmaking and an impressive ability fo finish around the rim. Standing at 6-foot-8, he is a promising shot-blocker who can give any team that drafts him productive minutes right-away.

Okoro, on the other hand, is a prospect with ridiculous potential on defense. He is already very gifted at analyzing and preparing for plays before they happen and can give his team some early offense by standing in passing lanes. He’s gifted at drawing charges and able to stay in front of his opponent and alter their shot almost every play.

On the other end of the floor, the forward out of Auburn is still a little raw. He’s good in the open floor and able to finish at the basket with both hands. Once inside the paint, he’s going to find a great shot most of the time, but he’s not going to be a great playmaker or shooter for you from the start.

Both of these guys could be interesting for the Warriors and it depends on their approach to the draft who they would value higher. If they want a contributor as soon as possible, Deni Avdija is probably the best small forward available rather than Okoro, whose ceiling could be ridiculously high with the right environment and patience.