The Warriors will have the No. 2 pick in Oct. 16’s NBA draft, providing them with their highest draft pick since 1995 and the means to add an exciting player with the talent to blossom into the team’s next star.

James Wiseman, a potential No. 1 overall pick in the NBA Draft, thinks he and the Warriors can win the draft lottery Thursday night even if the ping-pong balls don’t bounce their way.

The Warriors just need to select him if he’s available in the draft on Oct. 16.

After a season derailed by injuries, the Warriors aim to return to the playoffs next season after posting a league-worst 15-50 record last season. Drafting a player who can contribute immediately, but who still has the upside to develop into a future All-Star, is a priority.

This is the ninth time the Warriors have dropped down in the draft in the 22 times they’ve been involved in the lottery since its inception in 1985. Previously, the Warriors had moved up in the draft three times, dropped down eight times and stayed the same 10 times.

Golden State will draft after Minnesota at No. 1, followed by Charlotte at No. 3, Chicago at No. 4, Cleveland at No. 5, Atlanta at No. 6, Detroit at No. 7, New York at No. 8, Washington at No. 9, Phoenix at No. 10, San Antonio at No. 11, Sacramento at No. 12, New Orleans at No. 13 and Boston (via Memphis) at No. 14.