The 2015 NBA Draft: Kevon Looney -- A New Home For David Lee?

With the 2015 NBA Championship clinched, the Golden State Warriors were forced to quickly alter their focus onto the 2015 NBA Draft, where they held the 30th overall pick.
And although there was serious speculation that the Warriors would attempt to move the pick in an effort to trade David Lee, no significant moves were made.
Instead, with the 30th pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors selected PF Kevon Looney, from the UCLA Bruins.
While this pick was definitely scrutinized by many experts, the Warriors seem to believe that they have acquired a player of immense skill - a player that will go down in NBA history as an unbelievable "steal".
The 6'9, 220 pound forward averaged 11.6 points and 9.2 rebounds per game in his freshman season at UCLA, finishing with 15 double-doubles before declaring for the 2015 NBA Draft.
And while his injuries may keep him sidelined for an extensive portion of his rookie season in the NBA, he should prove himself as a worthy asset in the long run.
The next immediate concern for Golden State becomes finding a new home for David Lee, who has asked for a trade which would allow him more time on the court in the 2015-2016 regular season.
The proposed idea would be mutually beneficial, as the Warriors are likely not interested in paying David Lee $15 million next season to "come off of the bench".
For Golden State, the main hurdle is now finding another NBA team that would be willing to pay much of Lee's salary, as well as grant the Warriors a valuable piece in return.
Unfortunately, the majority of NBA teams are not currently in the market for $15 million contracts or veteran forwards.
Rather, many rebuilding teams are seeking agility, mobility, and athleticism at the cheapest available price.
At this point, the Warriors will likely wait it out to see how the market changes when free agency begins on July 1st.

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