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Warriors' Steve Kerr addresses player development concerns
TL;DR
Steve Kerr assures Warriors fans that the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft will have opportunities for development. He emphasizes the team's commitment to nurturing young talent despite the challenges of contending in a competitive Western Conference.
Key points
- Warriors hold the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft
- Kerr assures commitment to player development
- Team may keep the pick to add a young player
- Challenges in balancing development with contending
- Draft class is projected to be deep
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The Golden State Warriors hold the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. While they could look to package the pick as part of a trade for an established star, there's a good chance the Warriors will keep hold of the selection and look to add a high-upside young player to the roster. Finding cost-controlled talent is a difficult task in the NBA, so a rookie who is capable of contributing is always a welcome addition.
Of course, some Warriors fans will likely be concerned regarding Steve Kerr's ability and willingness to develop the incoming rookie. The veteran head coach has struggled to balance developing young players with contending in a stacked Western Conference. However, when speaking with the media on Friday, May 15, Kerr provided some assurances that whoever is selected with the 11th pick will get a fair opportunity to earn minutes.
"I've talked to Mike (Dunleavy)," Kerr said, via ESPN's Anthony Slater. "I mean, I don't know the draft, but he feels really strongly that we're going to get a good player. It could be a 19-year-old. It could be someone older. It's obvious where we are with the injuries to Moses and Jimmy. You look at our depth on the wings. That guy has to play, and he's got to earn it, you know. But we're committed to the development of our young players and trying to do this thing in a way that allows for success down the road, down the road meaning, the end of next season and and beyond. We're excited about that."
This year's draft class projects are to be deep. Golden State could certainly land someone who is capable of earning a spot in the rotation while also having sizeable upside in the short to mid-term. However, allowing that player to play through mistakes and learn on the fly will be key to their overall development.
Golden State has a great chance to add to its young core this summer. If Kerr is open to developing players while also working toward a championship, next season could be exciting for multiple reasons.
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Q&A
What is the significance of the Warriors holding the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
The 11th pick allows the Warriors to potentially add a high-upside young player to their roster, which is crucial for finding cost-controlled talent.
How has Steve Kerr addressed concerns about developing young players?
Kerr has stated that the team is committed to the development of young players and assures that the selected rookie will have a fair chance to earn playing time.
What challenges does Kerr face in balancing player development and team success?
Kerr struggles to balance developing young players while competing in a stacked Western Conference, making it essential for rookies to learn through their mistakes.
