Warriors Missed Out on Franz Wagner

Five years ago, the Warriors picked Jonathan Kuminga over Franz Wagner at No. 7 — a move now widely seen as a missed opportunity. Wagner, despite injuries, thrived as a versatile, IQ-driven forward averaging nearly 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, perfectly suited to complement Golden State’s system. Now, a new prospect, Karim Lopez, is emerging with Wagner-like potential — projected around the 11th pick — offering shooting, playmaking, and physicality. With key players like Moses Moody sidelined, Lopez could be the ideal bridge between veteran and young talent, echoing the trajectory of Aaron Gordon. Landing him would be a game-changer for a Warriors roster in need of depth and versatility. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/df38e32dccf2f124