There actually wasn’t an apparent decide atop the 2020 NBA Draft. Minnesota had the No. 1 decide, and it was seen as a category with no clear-cut No. 1, with Anthony Edwards, James Wiseman, and LaMelo Ball all within the operating for the highest decide — it simply relies upon what you had been searching for.
Clearly the Wolves made the appropriate alternative in taking Edwards, who has since emerged as one of many brightest younger stars within the NBA — and followers have one individual to thank: LaMelo Ball. Minnesota was very near taking the purpose guard with the highest decide, primarily based on info from Jon Krawczynski on The Zach Lowe Present, who says a weird reply throughout an already poor pre-draft interview left the Wolves with chilly toes.
“That they had an interview with LaMelo Ball throughout this course of, attempting to determine, ‘Hey, is that this the man for us?’ And LaMelo — didn’t interview very nicely. One of many questions they requested him was: ‘Hey LaMelo, after you’re achieved enjoying, what do you see your self doing? What sort of issues do you aspire to?’ And LaMelo stated: ‘I wish to be President of the US.’
It’s a bit bizarre to throw in that you just wish to be president with none extra info, and this lack of being grounded doubtless turned off the Timberwolves, who had been searching for extra maturity from their No. 1 total decide.
The fascinating factor is what would have occurred if the Wolves determined to take Ball at No. 1. It might have meant the Warriors at No. 2 would have landed Edwards as a substitute of draft bust Wiseman, the place he’d finally slot in subsequent to Stephen Curry and provides Golden State the perfect backcourt within the NBA. It additionally would have left Charlotte with one other tragic draft decide so as to add to their historical past of errors.
Speak about dodging a bullet.
You an discover the complete interview right here.
