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Golden State Warriors: 3 draft picks from the 2010s we wish worked out

By Zane Harris

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 08: General manager Bob Myers of the Golden State Warriors looks on courtside during the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 08: General manager Bob Myers of the Golden State Warriors looks on courtside during the game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2019 NBA Summer League at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 08, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Warriors picks in the NBA draft: 3. Damian Jones

Damian Jones was selected with the 30th pick of the 2016 NBA draft.

Jones had the potential to play the typical center role on the Warriors during the era in which they drafted him. Similar to the potential role that was previously explained for Udoh, ironically who he was compared to coming into the league by nbascoutingreport.net.

Coming into the league, Jones had the perfect skill set for this. He was athletic enough to stay ahead of the defense, set screens, and catch lobs. Along with this, on the defensive end, he had potential and athleticism to be a great rim protector and was even quick enough to play in a small ball lineup.

If he was given more of a chance on the team and taken under the wing of Draymond Green and Demarcus Cousins, Jones could have evolved into the perfect center for the Warriors early in his career.

Since his time on the Warriors, Jones has bounced around the league and spent a short amount of time on the Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, and Sacramento Kings.

He is still a young player with a lot of upside. It would have been great to see him blossom in Golden State, however, it appears that he will only be another pick that we wish would have worked out.

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