EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 11 MIN
How the Warriors Could Get Younger AND Contend: OKC's No. 12 or 17 Pick
from Let's Go Warriors · host Let's Go Warriors, season-credentialed with the Golden State Warriors 2013-22
Aaron Showtime Taylor made a fair point in the previous episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgCmS4VUeepGkjWToaHvPIf the Warriors trade for Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James while keeping Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford, the roster suddenly gets very old.So how do you balance a win-now approach with long-term roster building?👇 SYNOPSIS CONTINUED BELOW 👇DISCORD SERVER SIGNUPS (free or VIP versions):https://whop.com/letsgowarriorsYOUTUBE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE (WITH VISUALS):https://youtu.be/AdiDmGEAuOYORIGINAL LIVE OF THIS TOPIC AIRED HERE (HALFTIME):[n/a]RELATED FOUNDATIONAL OFF-SEASON PODCASTS:Draft Primer (Tiers) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NeHuAI5IjkjkIgpds4HM1The Kawhi-LeBron Roster https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wfklkcyfRNgZJ9ABXORgmLove Your Dubs Again (A Reminder) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gefDraft Primer 2.0: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WYMdhVssArAAqCUdtKQ3dRumors/NTMLE intro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dZSaSo1Sike9dTDoL906vSimons/Sexton Debunked + NTMLE Talk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16yjV2Ubuj6T1z6FCDfTVZMelton REAL Market Value: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dmPkcR3aThdo5xrvH5QWRKawhi-LeBron Too Old? Aaron Showtime Taylor Says Rebuild: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgCmS4VUeepGkjWToaHvP👇In this episode, I explore a possible solution: acquiring a second first-round pick in the loaded 2026 NBA Draft.Using OKC's No. 12 pick (or potentially No. 17) as an example, we examine whether Sam Presti's roster crunch could create an opportunity for the Warriors to trade future assets for another premium young player.Topics include:• Why Oklahoma City may not be able to roster all of its draft picks• Charlotte's surplus of future draft assets• The Rob Dillingham trade framework referenced by Sam Quinn• How a second lottery pick changes the Warriors' outlook• Balancing veteran stars with young talent• Yaxel Lendeborg, Labaron Philon, Karim Lopez and other potential targets• How a second pick could answer concerns about aging around Steph CurryWould adding another lottery pick make a Kawhi-LeBron strategy more realistic?Let me know what you think.Spotify KeywordsGolden State WarriorsWarriors draftWarriors rumorsWarriors trade rumorsNBA Draft 2026Oklahoma City ThunderOKC ThunderSam PrestiStephen CurryDraymond GreenKawhi LeonardLeBron JamesKristaps PorzingisDe'Anthony MeltonYaxel LendeborgLabaron PhilonKarim LopezCameron CarrNBA salary capNBA cap sheetluxury taxfirst apronnon-taxpayer mid-level exceptionYossi GozlanThird ApronSam QuinnWarriors roster constructionWarriors futureWarriors offseason
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Aaron Showtime Taylor made a fair point in the previous episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgCmS4VUeepGkjWToaHvPIf the Warriors trade for Kawhi Leonard and LeBron James while keeping Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Al Horford, the roster suddenly gets very old.So how do you balance a win-now approach with long-term roster building?👇 SYNOPSIS CONTINUED BELOW 👇DISCORD SERVER SIGNUPS (free or VIP versions):https://whop.com/letsgowarriorsYOUTUBE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE (WITH VISUALS):https://youtu.be/AdiDmGEAuOYORIGINAL LIVE OF THIS TOPIC AIRED HERE (HALFTIME):[n/a]RELATED FOUNDATIONAL OFF-SEASON PODCASTS:Draft Primer (Tiers) https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NeHuAI5IjkjkIgpds4HM1The Kawhi-LeBron Roster https://open.spotify.com/episode/3wfklkcyfRNgZJ9ABXORgmLove Your Dubs Again (A Reminder) https://open.spotify.com/episode/6m3wbx472KcCOBIBby5gefDraft Primer 2.0: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6WYMdhVssArAAqCUdtKQ3dRumors/NTMLE intro: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0dZSaSo1Sike9dTDoL906vSimons/Sexton Debunked + NTMLE Talk: https://open.spotify.com/episode/16yjV2Ubuj6T1z6FCDfTVZMelton REAL Market Value: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1dmPkcR3aThdo5xrvH5QWRKawhi-LeBron Too Old? Aaron Showtime Taylor Says Rebuild: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2BgCmS4VUeepGkjWToaHvP👇In this episode, I explore a possible solution: acquiring a second first-round pick in the loaded 2026 NBA Draft.Using OKC's No. 12 pick (or potentially No. 17) as an example, we examine whether Sam Presti's roster crunch could create an opportunity for the Warriors to trade future assets for another premium young player.Topics include:• Why Oklahoma City may not be able to roster all of its draft picks• Charlotte's surplus of future draft assets• The Rob Dillingham trade framework referenced by Sam Quinn• How a second lottery pick changes the Warriors' outlook• Balancing veteran stars with young talent• Yaxel Lendeborg, Labaron Philon, Karim Lopez and other potential targets• How a second pick could answer concerns about aging around Steph CurryWould adding another lottery pick make a Kawhi-LeBron strategy more realistic?Let me know what you think.Spotify KeywordsGolden State WarriorsWarriors draftWarriors rumorsWarriors trade rumorsNBA Draft 2026Oklahoma City ThunderOKC ThunderSam PrestiStephen CurryDraymond GreenKawhi LeonardLeBron JamesKristaps PorzingisDe'Anthony MeltonYaxel LendeborgLabaron PhilonKarim LopezCameron CarrNBA salary capNBA cap sheetluxury taxfirst apronnon-taxpayer mid-level exceptionYossi GozlanThird ApronSam QuinnWarriors roster constructionWarriors futureWarriors offseason
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