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Shayna Rubin

Bob Myers shares insight on Warriors’ draft plans less than a week after winning title

SAN FRANCISCO — The championship parade buzz is still wearing off, but the Warriors have to pivot focus to Thursday’s NBA draft.

Golden State has the 28th overall pick and two second-round picks in Thursday night’s draft, but no urgency to fill a roster spot. The Warriors have seven free agents, and a 2023 run to defend their title could depend on keeping a majority of them — including Gary Payton II, Kevon Looney and Otto Porter Jr. — or identifying players that match their production in the free-agency market.

The Warriors were thin at center this season: James Wiseman missed the season recovering from knee surgery done last April, pushing Looney and Draymond Green to play center. Wiseman is expected to play Summer League and return healthy next year to add depth there.

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