A brief history of the 41st pick

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Maybe it’s Nikola Jokić! Probably not, though.

Don’t look now, but the 2025 NBA Draft is right around the corner. Which means that we’ll soon put a pause on Jonathan Kuminga’s restricted free agency, pipe dreams of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and discussions about what players will be available for the veteran’s minimum, and instead focus on the player that the Golden State Warriors will add in the draft.

Player, singular. For now, at least.