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Why potential Warriors draft pick Barnes gets Draymond comps

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James Ham explores the Warriors’ potential picks in the 2021 NBA Draft with the potential first-round pick the from the Minnesota Timberwolves as well as Golden State’s own pick at No. 14.

The Warriors have about a 72.4 percent chance of landing a pick in the four-to-10 range in the 2021 NBA Draft.

And it sure seems like Florida State's Scottie Barnes will get selected in that window.

He currently is the No. 6 overall prospect according to ESPN's Mike Schmitz and The Athletic's Sam Vecenie.

"Barnes definitely seems to be the prospect that has the best shot of beating out [Jonathan] Kuminga as a top-5 pick," draft analyst Chad Ford writes.

"Think about how Draymond Green helps Steph Curry when teams swarm him," The Ringer's Kevin O'Connor writes. "Barnes has the skill set to be a similar release valve. He’s a selfless teammate who can pass, screen, and defend multiple positions."

And speaking of Draymond -- in a recent virtual film session with Schmitz, Barnes was shown a clip of the Warriors forward making an incredible block during the 2017 playoffs.

"That's the type of person I am, too," the 19-year-old said in regards to the emotion Draymond showed after the amazing rim protection. "Bring that love and passion to the game.

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"That's hard work and willingness and effort. Heart."

Based on several comments from Barnes during his conversation with Schmitz, it's very safe to assume that Draymond would love being teammates with the 19-year-old.

"I can guard one through four for sure. I think I can guard one through five," the 2020 McDonald's All-American said. "I'm big, I'm strong [and] I can handle the fives down there.

"I think I can guard all five positions. It's about who wants it more. That's what the game's about."

Oh there's more:

"My mindset is just lock up whoever I'm guarding," Barnes said. "Talk, communicate throughout the whole defensive possession. That's just my mindset when I step on the court.

"Defense just always gets me going. That's just what I pride myself on."

Offensively, Barnes basically is a 6-foot-9 point-forward.

He definitely needs to improve as a shooter, as he made 27.5 percent (11-for-40) of his 3-point attempts and 62.1 percent of his free throws during his one season with the Seminoles.

But he averaged 4.1 assists in 24.8 minutes per game, and is a great playmaker/facilitator.

"I love getting out and running. That's just how I've always been," he told Schmitz. "I love playing in that tempo. Getting the ball, pushing it, making those good passes."

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Sounds pretty similar to No. 23 on the Warriors, right?

Barnes ended the session with one final statement.

"I bring a winning impact right away," he said to Schmitz. "I'm very unselfish. I'm gonna give it my all. I'm a winner. I feel like that's the best thing about me. I'm a winner.

"I help teams win and that's why they should bet on me ... with me on your team, you instantly get a lot better."

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