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Warriors' Draft Mistake Haunts Them | Golden State Warriors News
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The Warriors’ 2020 draft gamble backfired in epic fashion—passing on rising star Tyrese Haliburton for James Wiseman, a move now haunting their rebuild. Haliburton’s ascension to All-Star caliber with Indiana only deepens the regret, especially since he fell to 12th overall. Critics argue Golden State should’ve traded up or down to land him, exposing a decade-long pattern of missed opportunities that’s trapped them in “play-in purgatory.” Beyond Wiseman’s short-lived tenure, lottery picks like Kuminga and Moody show mixed results, while talents like Trey Murphy III and Alperen Sengun slipped through their fingers. The franchise’s current struggles? Mostly self-inflicted via draft missteps—and the Haliburton alternative haunts every game.
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