Warriors Coaching Staff Preferred Franz Wagner Over Jonathan Kuminga In 2021 Draft
Golden State Warriors coaching staff members strongly advocated for selecting Franz Wagner over Jonathan Kuminga with the No. 7 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but owner Joe Lacob pushed for his preferred option, according to team sources. A group of coaches attended Wagner's predraft workout and emerged convinced he would be an ideal fit in Steve Kerr's system. Wagner went to the Orlando Magic at No. 8 and has averaged at least 20 points per game over the past three seasons and is now on a max c...
