2018 NBA Mock Draft: What if Memphis wins the lottery?

It seems to me that Frazier is someone who will continue to rise throughout the draft process, so that his lingering around the top of the second round will move toward a first-round pick being assured. Every team could use a wing like Frazier, which is part of the reason his rise seems likely, but the Warriors in particular need young wings to make Steve Kerr’s philosophies work as the team ages.

Frazier is listed at just 6-5, but I feel like his height and wingspan will blow that number away during next week’s draft combine. He fits well into a system like Golden State’s in which everyone is able to switch on defense and make smart offensive decisions. Frazier has a questionable jumper, but incredible finishing ability and advanced experience running an offense thanks to the limited talent around him at Tulane. He can fill the void left by Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston, especially in the regular season as those guys focus more on the playoffs during the end of their careers.

Statistically, Frazier jumps out as one of the better wing defensive prospects in the entire draft. He had a steal percentage of nearly 4.0 during his junior season at Tulane, as well as a block percentage over 2.0. He should be a difference-maker on that end of the floor right away.

The Warriors aren’t in a position to start worrying about the core of their team yet, at all. Those guys will dominate the playoffs for as long as they stay together, but coach Steve Kerr wants everyone to be involved in the game and feel part of the team. That means the regular season is still important, when someone like Frazier could earn some run and impress.