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SANTA CRUZ — As the Golden State Warriors prepared to face the Nuggets in Denver last Saturday night, second-year center Damian Jones sat in a cold, 2,500-seat warehouse-style arena in this sleepy beachfront town, watching game film of that night’s G-League opponent, the rival South Bay Lakers.
The juxtaposition has practically defined Jones’ Warriors career since the 7-footer was selected with the 30th pick in the 2016 NBA draft out of Vanderbilt.
The combination of athleticism and raw talent that tantalized on draft night continues to impress Bob Myers and Steve Kerr, and provided ample reason for the Warriors to exercise his team option for the 2018-19 season.