Golden State Warriors: 5 options for pick No. 28 in 2019 NBA Draft

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The Golden State Warriors have seen their depth erode over the past few years. Who are five options at pick No. 28 in the 2019 NBA Draft to help them reload?

The Golden State Warriors lost the 2019 NBA Finals in excruciating fashion. Not only did they lose in six games to the Toronto Raptors, but they saw two of their stars go down with long-term injuries. No player in the 2019 NBA Draft can replace an in-his-prime Kevin Durant or Klay Thompson.

What was exposed against the Raptors even before the horrendous injuries was a lack of depth. The Warriors have had to watch their bench depth slowly erode over the past few years as they went to five straight NBA Finals. The past few weeks highlighted just how limited they were when the top guys went down.

Even so, the Warriors are likely not going to roll over and tank next season. They need to retool their bench to support Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who will attempt to lead this squad back to the playoffs. Whether Thompson and Durant will be on the team, and when they will be cleared to return, does not largely change the Dubs’ mandate for the draft: get shooting and defense for the bench.

Luckily for them, there are going to be plenty of options available late in the first round, as the entire league seems to be collectively shrugging when asked to form a consensus outside of the top-10. Which players will be available when the Warriors pick at No. 28? And who should they target to improve a top-heavy roster?

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