OAKLAND -- North Carolina power forward John Henson worked out for Warriors coaches and executives on Thursday morning in advance of the June 28 NBA draft.Henson, 6-foot-11 and 220 pounds, is a long and athletic player who excels in the shot-blocking department. Henson was part of a group that also included Ohio State power forwardcenter Jared Sullinger.RELATED: Matt Steinmetz's NBA mock draft 2.0
Temples Michael Eric, Florida States Bernard James, Kentuckys Marquis Teague and Clemsons Andre Young were also part of the workout.Henson and Sullinger figure to be two players the Warriors will consider selecting with the No. 7 pick. The Warriors also have the No. 30, No. 35 and No. 52 pick in the draft.RELATED: Matt Steinmetz's NBA mock draft 1.0
Henson was a two-time ACC player of the year, and was a first-team All-ACC player as a junior. He played three years for the Tar Heels. Henson acknowledged after his workout that he needs to get stronger as he enters the NBA.Henson also said that he is not quite 100 percent right now, having tweaked his knee at the Chicago combine. After his workout on Thursday morning, Henson sat down with reporters. Heres his interview.
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