The 2025 NBA Draft is coming up. And the table seems set for some teams. Take the Dallas Mavericks, for instance. After winning the first pick in the Draft Lottery, they’re virtually guaranteed to land the promising Duke sensation, Cooper Flagg. But for others like the Golden State Warriors, the fog of uncertainty is only now dissipating as their ties to a rising star have just been unearthed.

If you’re a fan of the Temple Owls Men’s basketball team, then you’ve probably heard of Steve Settle III. The 6-foot-11 youngster has been tearing it up in the NCAA, playing as a tall, lanky power forward.+

Well, it seems the Golden State Warriors are interested in bringing him in for a pre-Draft workout on Tuesday, per BallReportX. They’ve suggested that Steve’s rising stock on draft boards recently has something to do with it.  And this will have the Dub Nation really excited for the upcoming NBA Draft.

Why? Well, remember what happened when the Golden State Warriors signed a tall, lanky forward? They won 2 back-to-back championships! Yes, we’re talking about the time Kevin Durant signed for the Dubs. Of course, both the players and the circumstances are completely different. But it’s hard not to see the parallels.

That said, how well will Steve Settle fit into this Warriors team? Well, believe it or not, the verticality and shot-making abilities that he will bring may be exactly what the Dubs need to build a team that Stephen Curry needs to win his 5th chip.

How will the Dubs’ most recent NBA Draft target, Steve Settle III, help improve their team?

Back in 2022, the Warriors and Stephen Curry won their 4th ring under Steve Kerr. It was a joint effort from veterans and breakout players like Steph, Klay Thompson, and Andrew Wiggins. However, one player didn’t receive his fair share of the pie in terms of credit — Jordan Poole.

His contributions as a scoring option when either of the Splash Brothers was taking a breather went largely unnoticed. But they were crucial in getting them the chip that year, as he put up a solid 17 points a game on the board for the Warriors. However, a confrontation in training where Draymond Green punched him led to his untimely departure from the Warriors. And regardless of Green’s regret over the whole thing, he still cost the Warriors dearly.

But now, the Dubs have an opportunity to replace what they’ve missed for so long in this NBA Draft. See, Steve Settle’s frame affords him verticality that a lot of players in his position simply don’t have. But that’s not the most dangerous tool in his arsenal. No, that would be his shooting. Steve has an effective field goal percentage of 56.6% per KenPom. But even more impressive is his true shooting percentage of 61.2%. And he’s doing all this while leading the Owls in rebounds, blocks, and also ranking third in scoring.

All in all, if this pre-Draft workout goes well, the Golden State Warriors will have a prospect that can turn their fortunes around. We’re not saying Steve Settle is the answer to all their problems. But he’s certainly a step in the right direction for them!