With the 2020 edition of the NBA Draft approaching, the Golden State Warriors are entering their final stages of homework. Before Bob Myers and Steve Kerr are on the clock with the No. 2 overall selection on Nov. 18, prospects are beginning to meet with Warriors brass for pre-draft interviews.
Prospects like Iowa State’s Tyrese Haliburton, Ratiopharm Ulm’s Killian Hayes and Penn State’s Lamar Stevens have been linked to the Warriors for interviews. According to reports, the Warriors have also recently seen Memphis’ James Wiseman, Georgia’s Anthony Edwards and Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Deni Avdija for workouts.
Next up in Golden State’s slate of interviews is one of the top playmakers in the 2020 draft class. According to Jonathan Givony of ESPN, top draft prospect LaMelo Ball is “tentatively scheduled” to interview with the Warriors next week.
Via @DraftExpress on Twitter:
The Minnesota Timberwolves, owners of the No. 1 pick, met with projected No. 1 pick LaMelo Ball on Tuesday, sources told ESPN. Ball is expected to interview with Golden State, Charlotte and Chicago as well. Details and more: https://t.co/SXb7EipNiA
— Jonathan Givony (@DraftExpress) October 29, 2020
In 12 games in Australia’s NBL, the 19-year-old point guard averaged 17 points on 37.5% shooting from the field with 7.6 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 1.6 steals. From beyond the arc, Ball tallied 25% on 6.7 3-point attempts per contest.
In the Warriors Wire NBA draft big board, Ball was listed as the No. 2 overall prospect in the top-30 rankings.
While it seems unlikely for the Warriors to make a run for the Chino Hills product with Stephen Curry on the depth chart, Ball’s blend of size and creativity could entice a team to trade up for his service.
If Ball slips past the Minnesota Timberwolves at the top of the draft, the No. 2 overall pick could become an enticing landing spot for teams that are eyeing the talented guard.
