3 way-too-early offseason moves the Golden State Warriors should make
Draft James Wiseman
The Golden State Warriors need a dominant big man. It’s been years since they’ve had one, and clearly they want a player that can dominate in the frontcourt especially given how they signed DeMarcus Cousins during the 2018 offseason in an attempt to find that help at center.
That’s why if, they land a top-three pick, Wiseman is the easy answer to who the Warriors should draft.
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His physical prowess immediately stands out. SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell laid out what Wiseman’s measurements look like, and let’s just say they should easily translate to the sport’s highest level.
"Wiseman grew into the consensus No. 1 recruit in the high school class of 2019 largely because he has the ideal build for an NBA center. At 7’1, 240 pounds, with a reported 7’6 wingspan and 9’3.5 standing reach, Wiseman has tremendous length and a frame he should add muscle to over time rather easily."
Wiseman is a monster on the defensive end, and in his mere three games at Memphis, he showed that. He blocked three shots per game while also averaging over four offensive rebounds. Not to mention Wiseman neared 20 points per game.
Offensively, he has a ways to go to be a dominant two-way big man, but with the development happening in the Bay, there should be hope for Wiseman. Also, the team has offensive efficiency with Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry.
Wiseman, given his strengths, is the easy pick for Golden State.