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Golden State Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr. met with reporters six days before the NBA Draft, and before we get to the full press conference, Rich breaks down his four biggest takeaways.👇 SYNOPSIS CONTINUED BELOW 👇📌 Join on our knowledge-based Discord server for real-time NBA news feeds on all things Warriors, plus SEARCHABLE VIDEO by topics, coaches, players.🗞 Free Discord with categorized Warriors + NBA updates: https://whop.com/letsgowarriors (choose FREE version)💎 VIP Discord with real-time news feeds, exclusive clips + insights: https://whop.com/letsgowarriors (choose VIP version)📰 Substack: https://letsgowarriors.comYOUTUBE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE:https://youtu.be/xmMJ_HgRYTcTHIS ORIGINALLY APPEARED LIVE HERE:[n/a]👇Topics include:🏀 Why Dunleavy believes the Warriors must fix turnovers before chasing more talent🏀 What "The Progression" means for the future of the franchise🏀 Why the Warriors may be prioritizing versatile prospects who can play multiple positions🏀 What Dunleavy's comments might mean for prospects like Yaxel Lendeborg, Brayden Burries and others in Golden State's draft range🏀 Why the Warriors expect both the No. 11 and No. 54 picks to have opportunities next season🏀 Lessons from the NBA Finals and what they reveal about roster construction🏀 The Warriors' philosophy for first-round picks versus second-round picks🏀 Thoughts on future trades, Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Kristaps Porziņģis and the offseason aheadThen stay for the complete Mike Dunleavy Jr. media availability six days before the NBA Draft.Join the Let's Go Warriors Discord for real-time Warriors news, draft coverage and discussion.DubNation Draft Season is here.CHAPTERS(00:00) Intro(00:17) Discord coverage and real-time notes(01:05) Top four takeaways(01:47) Why Yaxel Lendeborg remains the favorite(02:34) Takeaway #1: "The Progression"(03:57) Fixing turnovers before adding talent(04:50) Takeaway #2: What the Finals Teach the Warriors(06:21) Takeaway #3: Why the Warriors Ignore Position in Round 2(07:55) Takeaway #4: Dunleavy's Biggest Draft Clue(09:36) Upcoming Draft coverage(11:32) Mike Dunleavy interview begins(12:15) Picking at No. 11(13:16) Why this draft is considered strong(13:50) Trade market and draft picks(15:06) Will the Warriors make the pick?(15:38) Older prospects in the NIL era(16:40) The Warriors' "Progression" philosophy(18:04) Rookie playing time opportunities(18:55) Lessons from previous drafts(19:46) How the Combine factors into evaluations(20:35) Balancing age versus improvement(21:40) What the NBA Finals taught him(22:33) Draymond Green and KP updates(23:25) Mid-Level Exception considerations(23:54) Warriors second-round draft philosophy(24:49) One elite skill vs. multiple skills(25:38) Position versatility at No. 11(26:28) Lessons learned from Bob Myers(27:37) Steph Curry extension discussion(28:14) Future first-round pick value(29:08) Coaching staff updatesJoin the Let's Go Warriors Discord for Warriors news, NBA Draft coverage, scouting reports, cap-sheet discussions, watch parties and behind-the-scenes content.Just us. 1-2-3. Brate.Warriors, Golden State Warriors, NBA Draft, Mike Dunleavy, Warriors Draft, Yaxel Lendeborg, Brayden Burries, Labaron Philon, Hannes Steinbach, Bob Myers, Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Kristaps Porzingis, NBA Draft 2026, Warriors podcast, NBA Draft prospects, Warriors front office, Dub Nation, Let's Go Warriors, NBA offseason, DubNation.
