As many expected, Golden State has selected James Wiseman from the University of Memphis.
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The 7-foot center is one of the players in this year's draft class who NBA analysts believe can make an immediate impact.
Fans know, a strong big man presence has been a big need for the Warriors, and the organization hopes Wiseman will fill that void.
However, it's not all rainbows and butterflies in the Bay Area tonight.
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Just hours before the draft, reports came out that Klay Thompson suffered an injury to his lower right leg.
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Thompson had just recovered from an ACL tear in his left knee, and now this, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski:
The Warriors could still have all the makings to be among the championship contenders once again, if - big if - Klay Thompson's injury turns out to be something not serious or long-lasting.
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says despite possible injury problems with Thompson, Wiseman was still the right choice.
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