The Golden State Warriors are just days removed from losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals, but they turned the page Thursday evening and directed their attention to the NBA draft.
With the 30th and final selection of the first round, the reigning Western Conference champions selected Vanderbilt Commodores center Damian Jones to help strengthen a frontcourt that could soon be in flux.
However, it's important to note Jones recently underwent surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle, according to The Vertical's Jonathan Givony.
Givony reported Jones is "expected to make a full recovery by the start of the NBA season," but NBC Sports' Michael Gallagher pointed out a trend regarding the team's thought process after it selected the banged-up Kevon Looney in 2015:
Once Commissioner Adam Silver made the pick official at the podium, Twitter reactions poured in from around the web.
The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears suggested the Warriors may have a steal on their hands if Jones lives up to his physical gifts:
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