NBA Mock Draft 2011: Why Marcus Morris Isn’t a Great Fit for Warriors
By on May 31, 2011
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NBA Mock Draft 2011 Sees Marcus Morris Going to Warriors at No. 11
The general thinking in most mock drafts appears to be the Golden State Warriors selecting Kansas star Marcus Morris with the 11th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft.
Chad Ford of ESPN called Morris a “great fit,” citing his “ability to play multiple positions and score the basketball both on the perimeter and in the post, plus his maturity level.”
But Morris, despite being all of these things and dominating in college, is not a great fit for the Warriors. He’s not even a good fit.
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The Warriors have been known throughout the years for being one of the top offensive teams in the league. But that hasn’t helped them. They are still a bottom-feeder, even with the addition of forward David Lee last season.
Why?
Because they can’t defend anybody.
Given Congo forward Bismack Biyombo will likely be off the board, the better fit for the Warriors at No. 11 is actually Markieff Morris, not Marcus.
Despite Markieff being a bit of a stretch at No. 11, he’s the best defending big man at that spot. I know the Warriors have reached for big men throughout the years with horrifying results, but the difference with Markieff is he actually has NBA size for a power forward. Using him off the bench behind Lee would provide a needed defensive lift for the Warriors.
The Warriors don’t need more offense, they need more defense.
Markieff Morris, not Marcus, would give them that.
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