The Golden State Warriors have many prospects to choose from with the No. 11 overall selection in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft as they hope to build around Stephen Curry this summer. Brayden Burries of Arizona may be one of those options.
When considering guards who could realistically be available at No. 11, Burries would be the Warriors’ best fit. The former Wildcat averaged 16.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.5 steals during his freshman season. He did so on efficient shooting numbers, which included 39.1% from 3-point range on 4.6 attempts per game and 49.1% from the field on 11 attempts per game.
At 20-years-old, Burries has been compared to former NBA champion Derrick White of the Boston Celtics given his efficient shooting and his ability to defend the perimeter. While Burries doesn’t block shots as frequently as White, with this skillset, he could certainly break Steve Kerr’s rotation as a rookie. This would give the Warriors a player who could make an instant impact while also developing into a key contributor after the eventual departures of Kerr and Curry down the road.
This article originally appeared on Warriors Wire: Golden State Warriors draft profile: Brayden Burries
Reporting by Mack Baltes, Warriors Wire / Warriors Wire
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