Golden State Warriors NBA Mock Draft Roundup

Leading up to the 2022 NBA Draft, we will update our Golden State Warriors Mock Draft Roundup showing picks for the Golden State Warriors from several prominent sites and draft analysts.

The following are picks in recent mock drafts for the Warriors:

CBS Sports - David Cobb (5/20)

28. Christian Braun, F, Kansas

Braun faces a big decision on whether to return to Kansas and become a superstar and Big 12 Player of the Year candidate like Ochai Agbaji did last season. He's a dynamic forward who can guard 1-4, knock down 3-pointers and get to the basket. He's NBA ready now, but perhaps he could be a lottery pick after a full season in the college spotlight.

The Stadium - Jeff Goodman (5/20)

28. Nikola Jovic, F, Mega Basket

The skilled and versatile Serbian will need to add strength, but he's smooth. Jovic is an average athlete and an average shooter, but has a high basketball IQ and a well-rounded offensive game. The question is whether he can make plays off the bounce in the NBA.

CBS Sports - Gary Parrish (5/18)

28. Christian Koloko, C, Arizona

With James Wiseman's potential unclear, the Warriors could target a center with their first-round pick. Koloko is the reigning Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year with better mobility than most bigs his size.

Bleacher Report - Jonathan Wasserman (5/18)

28. Christian Koloko, C, Arizona

Koloko's role will be clear and defined: rim-run, block shots, add switchability value and convert in the post when given space to operate.

SI - Jeremy Woo (5/18)

28. Terquavion Smith, SG, North Carolina State

After an impressive shot-making season, Smith has gone from off the radar to potential first-round pick, although he has work to do in the predraft process to solidify that status. He's gifted at both creating shots and shooting from distance, and teams are eager to learn more about him, based on his unique trajectory. He can still return to college, where he'd be due for a star turn, but there may be enough interest for Smith to turn pro now. He needs to get much stronger before seriously contributing, but would fit well on a playoff team that wouldn't need to rush his development. He's a prospect to track this week at the combine, with some buzz that's gradually built around the league.

CBS Sports - Kyle Boone (5/18)

28. Nikola Jovic, F, Mega Basket

Jovic remains one of this draft's most unique prospects because of the blend of his size, shooting and creating. He's a really good passer and Mega has used him at times as its primary initiator, something you rarely see from a player that tall, which speaks to his vision on the whole. The point forward potential is probably not realistic at the NBA level but, like Josh Giddey in last year's draft, vision and creation ability regardless of level have a tendency to translate up. He's a connector, and a really good one at that.

SB Nation - Ricky O'Donnell (5/17)

28. Bryce McGowens, SG, Nebraska

McGowens is a big guard with impressive driving ability and real shooting potential at the next level for a team willing to develop him. At 6'7, 180 pounds with a 6'9 wingspan, McGowens has a quick first step and long strides that help him get to the basket. While the shooting numbers from deep were a bit rough -- 27.4 percent from three on 140 attempts -- the freshman guard showed a clean stroke and enough shooting versatility to think he can improve. McGowens needs to get better defensively and as a finisher (he shot 56.2 percent at the rim, per T-Rank) while adding strength to his frame, but his tools are valuable if they can be refined.

ESPN - Jonathan Givony (5/17)

28. Christian Braun, F, Kansas

The Warriors' luxury tax situation makes it imperative they find contributors on cheap rookie-scale contracts, something they've proved capable of doing with several shrewd picks. Braun looks like a plug-and-play wing who brings lockdown defense, passing ability, excellent rebounding and is a career 38% 3-point shooter in college. His lack of ballhandling and a slow release on his jumper lowers his ceiling somewhat, but Braun is exactly the type of role-playing, two-way wing many NBA teams are actively seeking these days.

The Athletic - Sam Vecenie (5/17)

28. Jake LaRavia, F, Wake Forest

LaRavia has risen up the board as teams have gone back through tape at the start of the process. He stands out because of his feel for the game, his 6-foot-8 frame and his skill as a shooter. The teams that tend to love him are analytically inclined and value the ability to dribble, pass and shoot. He's not the most athletic guy, and some teams do have athletic concerns about how he might hold up on defense. But LaRavia is very good as a team defender and makes the right rotations. For a role player, it's tough to find more than that. Given his intelligence as a mover without the ball and his shooting, the Warriors seem like a perfect fit.

The Ringer - Kevin O'Connor (5/16)

28. Christian Koloko, C, Arizona

The Warriors could use another big man in their rotation, which is why they drafted James Wiseman. Much like Wiseman, Koloko can offer verticality and rim protection but he also needs to improve his fundamentals. If it weren't for an unhealthy start to Wiseman's career, maybe Golden State wouldn't be looking for another big. But Koloko represents another chance at finding a player who can protect the rim, finish in the paint, and potentially have untapped upside on the perimeter.

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