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2022 NBA Draft Results: Warriors Take Ryan Rollins #44

2022 NBA Draft Results: Warriors Take Ryan Rollins #44

Although he got two selections in the second round in 2022 NBA DraftThe Golden State Warriors They still decide to buy their way. According to multiple reports, Dubs sent cash and pick number 51 to Atlanta Hawks to get pick number 44. Then they used that pick on Ryan Rollins, a guard from Toledo, and Number 33 pick on the big board for Athletic.

Rollins was an instant impact player in college, earning the MAC Rookie of the Year in 2020-21 after averaging 13.7 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in 30 starts for Toledo. He took a huge step forward as a sophomore, averaging 18.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game with more efficient shooting scores. While Rollins has the potential to be a valuable combo ranger, Warriors can also covet Rollins’ unique defensive capabilities. Despite measuring less than 6’5” in the combined stake, Rollins has nearly 6’10” wingspan and demonstrated impressive defensive intensity.

Early in the night Dubs Use pick #28 on Patrick Baldwin Jr. of Milwaukee. They also have an upcoming No. 55 pick.

There is a good chance that the Warriors will try to use a two-way contract with Rollins. With a rookie at Baldwin, second-year players Jonathan Kominga and Moses Moody, and a third-year player who appeared in just 39 games at James Wiseman, they probably wouldn’t want to burn more non-existent player rosters. t ready to contribute immediately.

But Rollins is an exciting player, and it would be fun to watch him in the Summer League.

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