The Golden State Warriors have a major decision on their hands ahead of the 2020 NBA Draft. After mustering the worst record in the league at 15-50, the franchise has an equal 14% chance to muster the No. 1 pick in the draft and a solid opportunity to land among the top three selections.

But they should not waste it on LaMelo Ball, who has risen into consideration as a top-five pick.

Here are three reasons why the Warriors should avoid drafting the youngest member of the Ball family once it's time to return to the lottery for the first time since 2012.

1. The fit simply isn't there

LaMelo Ball shocked scouts, rocketing from a borderline first-rounder to a top-three candidate after playing only a mere 12 games in Australia as the main attraction for the Illawarra Hawks.

He showed he was capable of scoring, rebounding, and seeing the floor well for a player at his age, with ample room to grow — but the Warriors don't need another player who needs the ball in his hands.

Ball's skill set is solely tied to him being on the ball — and there's only so much ball to go around at Golden State with Stephen Curry and Draymond Green doing the share of the ballhandling. Moreover, Klay Thompson, and now Andrew Wiggins, will need their share of touches as well.

So what if he comes off the bench?

Sure, that could be an option — though imagine using the first No. 1 pick since Joe Smith to have him come off the bench.

Not worth it.

2. The deficiencies raise some red flags

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LaMelo Ball would be a solid pick to build a team any other time, but the Warriors already have four core spots filled and the youngster isn't moving anyone from their position.

Even as a potential sixth man, Ball would have to find a way to play next to the likes of Curry and Thompson — two players who possess unreal off-the-ball ability, but need the same of their counterparts in Golden State's free-flowing system.

Ball has raised questions about his defense and his commitment as a professional — two giant red flags for a Bob Myers-led front office that has been diligent during their regime.

Couple that with some suspect shooting ability and the Warriors have plenty of reasons to pass on Ball.

Sure, Ball was looking like he could fit right in with the Splash Brothers in his highlight reels — but the reality is that LaMelo shot a paltry 37.5% from the floor and a mere 25% from deep during his brief overseas stint.

3. A circus named LaVar

If 2017 was any indication, the name “Ball” does not come across a draft board without a rolling circus including The Ballfather, LaVar Ball.

It might have been three years since, but this carnival continues, with the elder Ball making comments as recently as this week, noting his son would be a bad fit in Golden State in a since-deleted tweet.

LaVar ain't telling any lies there, but it's his outspoken and charlatan nature that often acts as a fat stain for a bright prospect like LaMelo, just like Lonzo once was. Whether it is the pressure to perform up to expectations, capitalize on marketing opportunities, or simply the struggle to make his name in the league, those normal NBA responsibilities are often marred with LaVar's propensity to open his mouth at the wrong time.

While some front offices have postured this won't be a worry in their scouting process, several have those red flags in the back of their mind. A team like the Warriors — who have a tight window to continue their success — will want to stay as far away from the hoopla and instead focus their efforts into making another run at a title, likely without a young Ball around.