Who Should Golden State Select to End the First Round?

By Peyton Wesner

What could a team with as much depth as the 2015 NBA Champion Golden State Warriors need on Thursday night? A power forward! With former All-Star David Lee looking for a new home, the Warriors will be short a quality big man for their upcoming season. In addition, if General Manager Bob Myers decides not to match the offered amount to restricted free agent Draymond Green, another hole will need to be filled in Oakland by a power forward/small forward. Fortunately, if Freshman Chris McCullough from Syracuse is chosen with the last pick in the first round, he could fill the vacancy for the Warriors. Despite the twenty year old coming off an ACL tear, he showed great talent in sixteen games suited up for Jim Boeheim. Yes, McCullough lacks experience, but his defensive skill (6.9 rebounds, 1.7 steals, and 2.1 blocks per game) and potential to become a better player both offensively and defensively adds to his appeal. Besides, who would be a better fit for the highest three point shooting team in the NBA than a six foot, nine inch big that can nail three pointers.

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