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Warriors Run Intensive Pre-Draft Workouts Headlined by Brayden Burries

The team is searching for NBA-ready, two-way players who can step into roles alongside an aging veteran core.

Alabama guard Labaron Philon, going to the basket against Illinois guard Andrej Stojakovic in November, shot 39.9% from long range last season as the Crimson Tide reached the third round of the NCAA Tournament before losing to eventual champion Michigan.
Arizona guard Brayden Burries, driving on Oklahoma State guard Vyctorius Miller during a game in February, averaged 16.1 points in his lone college season as he helped the Wildcats reach the Final Four for the first time in 25 years. 
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Overview

  • The Warriors hosted a pre-draft workout on Thursday that featured nine prospects, including Brayden Burries, Labaron Philon Jr., Hannes Steinbach, Bennett Stirtz and Cameron Carr.
  • Burries reconnected with veteran Draymond Green at Chase Center and told reporters he wants a clear development plan and mentors who care about younger players.
  • General manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said the front office is not locked to a position and will take whoever they view as the best player for the team’s near-term window.
  • Scouts ran Steinbach through shooting and pick-and-roll drills because he leads college basketball in rebounding and could address Golden State’s need for size and board work.
  • Most mock drafts project Burries inside the top 10, which could leave the Warriors searching at No. 11 and drives continued workouts for other targets such as Aday Mara and Karim Lopez.