Kurtenbach: My official Warriors draft guide? Get weird, Mike Dunleavy

In a playful draft-column, K. Kurtenbach lays out a “official Warriors draft guide” centered on going “weird” with Golden State’s pick at No. 11. He argues the Warriors are past the pressure of selecting a generational franchise player, framing the spot as a more chaotic selection among several prospects with similar profiles. Kurtenbach suggests taking a point guard such as Labaron Philon (Alabama) or Kingston Flemings (Houston), citing Golden State’s need for a reliable on-court organizer when Stephen Curry is off the floor. He also weighs big-man options like Aday Mara (Michigan) and Morez Johnson (Michigan), plus a Washington center, Hannes Steinbach. For wings, he floats Yaxel Lendeborg (UAB) and other developmental targets including Karim López and Nate Ament. The column reflects uncertainty typical of late-lottery evaluations rather than a single clear preference.