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NBA Mock Draft 3.0 — Atlanta Hawks Win Number One Pick

By Dallin Duffy

ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA - FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs gestures during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 18: James Wiseman #23 of Team Ramsey warms up before the game against Team Stanley during the SLAM Summer Classic 2018 at Dyckman Park on August 18, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

Golden State Warriors. James Wiseman. Pick Analysis. 5. player. 41. Scouting Report. C, Memphis

The Warriors caught a break after falling to the fifth pick, landing Wiseman who’d they probably take with the first pick. Wiseman makes a ton of sense for Golden State, who look to compete for a playoff spot once again next season.

The 7’1 center has had a tumultuous year, playing just three games for Memphis after being the near-consensus #1 recruit out of high school. In that small sample size, he showed why he could be the next elite rim-protector, blocking nine total shots including five in his second game.

As a senior in high school, Wiseman averaged 5.5 blocks per game, using every inch of his 7’6 wingspan to do so. He also averaged nearly 15 rebounds per contest.

offensively, Wiseman is not as solid, and won’t be scoring more than a few feet away from the hoop. With a load of offensive weapons like Klay Thompson, Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, and even Draymond Green, the Dubs can afford to play someone with his offensive limitations. It’s a great fit.