EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 41 MIN
Warriors Draft Primer 2.0 with Eric G of NBADraft.net: Is it Burries, Yaxel, Lopez, or Philon at Pick #11 (those and more! With potential names/timestamps!)
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Rich is joined again by longtime NBA Draft expert Eric Guilleminault of NBADraft.net for Warriors Draft Primer 2.0 — this time focused directly on who Golden State could actually take with the 11th pick.👇 SYNOPSIS CONTINUED BELOW 👇DISCORD SERVER SIGNUPS (free or VIP versions):https://whop.com/letsgowarriorsYOUTUBE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE (WITH VISUALS):https://youtu.be/Iv3W2U3TpF8ORIGINAL LIVE OF THIS TOPIC (+ MORE) AIRED HERE:https://youtube.com/live/r4vlJCzXMNoRELATED 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: THIS VIDEO👇After the Draft Lottery locked the Warriors into #11, Eric breaks down the names most likely to be in play, including Brayden Burries, Yaxel Lendeborg, Karim Lopez, Labaron Philon, Nate Ament, Mikel Brown Jr., Aday Mara, Dailyn Swain, Allen Graves, Jayden Quaintance, Bennett Stirtz and more.This episode covers:Why early mock drafts are not really based on firm Warriors intel yetHow NBA Draft “intel” works behind the scenesWhat teams learn at the G League Combine and NBA CombineWhy character, maturity, medicals and interviews matterBrayden Burries’ measurements, defense, combo-guard fit and Jalen Suggs compWhy Nate Ament may have major upside but require patienceThe guard question: why the Warriors may still need downhill creationWhy Mikel Brown Jr. and Labaron Philon are intriguing but different fitsWhy Yaxel Lendeborg may be the most ready-made player for Steph CurryKarim Lopez’s age, size, international experience and shooting swing skillWhy Aday Mara and Steinbach may be tricky fits if Kristaps Porzingis staysTrade-down possibilities and why OKC could be a factorWhy pick #54 is probably a four-year role-player typeHow Melton vs Porzingis could signal the Warriors’ draft directionTimestamps:(00:00) Intro: Warriors get the 11th pick(02:54) Why early mocks are not real intel yet(03:19) How NBA Draft intel works(06:03) Character, maturity and franchise trust(09:06) Brayden Burries: measurements, defense and combo-guard fit(12:37) Top seven tier, Nate Ament and wing upside(16:10) Mikel Brown Jr., Cameron Carr and the guard-size question(18:07) Why the Warriors may need a downhill guard(20:33) Aday Mara and big-man fit concerns(23:53) Yaxel Lendeborg: age, toughness, readiness and Warriors fit(28:40) Karim Lopez: size, age, shooting and upside(31:33) Labaron Philon: speed, downhill creation and Kerr fit(33:40) Dailyn Swain and trade-down scenarios(36:16) Allen Graves, Jayden Quaintance and Bennett Stirtz(39:08) Pick #54 expectations(40:46) Eric’s early lean: Burries or Yaxel depending on free agencyBottom line: if the Warriors stay at #11, this may come down to ready-now fit vs upside vs roster signaling — and Eric gives Dub Nation a much clearer board to watch as Draft Night approaches.Keywords: Golden State Warriors, Warriors Draft, Warriors Draft Primer, NBA Draft 2026, Warriors 11th pick, Eric Guilleminault, NBADraft.net, Brayden Burries, Yaxel Lendeborg, Karim Lopez, Labaron Philon, Nate Ament, Mikel Brown Jr, Aday Mara, Dailyn Swain, Allen Graves, Jayden Quaintance, Bennett Stirtz, Kristaps Porzingis, De’Anthony Melton, Stephen Curry, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, NBA Combine, G League Combine, Warriors podcast, Dub Nation, DubNation, Let’s Go Warriors
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Rich is joined again by longtime NBA Draft expert Eric Guilleminault of NBADraft.net for Warriors Draft Primer 2.0 — this time focused directly on who Golden State could actually take with the 11th pick.👇 SYNOPSIS CONTINUED BELOW 👇DISCORD SERVER SIGNUPS (free or VIP versions):https://whop.com/letsgowarriorsYOUTUBE VERSION OF THIS EPISODE (WITH VISUALS):https://youtu.be/Iv3W2U3TpF8ORIGINAL LIVE OF THIS TOPIC (+ MORE) AIRED HERE:https://youtube.com/live/r4vlJCzXMNoRELATED 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: THIS VIDEO👇After the Draft Lottery locked the Warriors into #11, Eric breaks down the names most likely to be in play, including Brayden Burries, Yaxel Lendeborg, Karim Lopez, Labaron Philon, Nate Ament, Mikel Brown Jr., Aday Mara, Dailyn Swain, Allen Graves, Jayden Quaintance, Bennett Stirtz and more.This episode covers:Why early mock drafts are not really based on firm Warriors intel yetHow NBA Draft “intel” works behind the scenesWhat teams learn at the G League Combine and NBA CombineWhy character, maturity, medicals and interviews matterBrayden Burries’ measurements, defense, combo-guard fit and Jalen Suggs compWhy Nate Ament may have major upside but require patienceThe guard question: why the Warriors may still need downhill creationWhy Mikel Brown Jr. and Labaron Philon are intriguing but different fitsWhy Yaxel Lendeborg may be the most ready-made player for Steph CurryKarim Lopez’s age, size, international experience and shooting swing skillWhy Aday Mara and Steinbach may be tricky fits if Kristaps Porzingis staysTrade-down possibilities and why OKC could be a factorWhy pick #54 is probably a four-year role-player typeHow Melton vs Porzingis could signal the Warriors’ draft directionTimestamps:(00:00) Intro: Warriors get the 11th pick(02:54) Why early mocks are not real intel yet(03:19) How NBA Draft intel works(06:03) Character, maturity and franchise trust(09:06) Brayden Burries: measurements, defense and combo-guard fit(12:37) Top seven tier, Nate Ament and wing upside(16:10) Mikel Brown Jr., Cameron Carr and the guard-size question(18:07) Why the Warriors may need a downhill guard(20:33) Aday Mara and big-man fit concerns(23:53) Yaxel Lendeborg: age, toughness, readiness and Warriors fit(28:40) Karim Lopez: size, age, shooting and upside(31:33) Labaron Philon: speed, downhill creation and Kerr fit(33:40) Dailyn Swain and trade-down scenarios(36:16) Allen Graves, Jayden Quaintance and Bennett Stirtz(39:08) Pick #54 expectations(40:46) Eric’s early lean: Burries or Yaxel depending on free agencyBottom line: if the Warriors stay at #11, this may come down to ready-now fit vs upside vs roster signaling — and Eric gives Dub Nation a much clearer board to watch as Draft Night approaches.Keywords: Golden State Warriors, Warriors Draft, Warriors Draft Primer, NBA Draft 2026, Warriors 11th pick, Eric Guilleminault, NBADraft.net, Brayden Burries, Yaxel Lendeborg, Karim Lopez, Labaron Philon, Nate Ament, Mikel Brown Jr, Aday Mara, Dailyn Swain, Allen Graves, Jayden Quaintance, Bennett Stirtz, Kristaps Porzingis, De’Anthony Melton, Stephen Curry, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, NBA Combine, G League Combine, Warriors podcast, Dub Nation, DubNation, Let’s Go Warriors
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