3 Golden State Warriors poised for long-term success in the Bay Area
James Wiseman
The Golden State Warriors drafted James Wiseman with the second overall pick. He was always going to be set up for long-term success with the organization, but no one could’ve predicted that he would’ve showcased this type of dominance.
While Wiseman hasn’t had any stunning performances, he’s been consistently a force for a Warriors’ team that is struggling to get efficient performances each game. This season, Wiseman’s averaging 11.3 points and grabbing 6.3 rebounds per game.
On top of that, Wiseman has shown a skill that many didn’t think he’d possess — three-point shooting. He’s averaging .5 threes per game and shooting 40 percent from deep, enough to keep a defense close enough to help space the court.
Obviously, Wiseman isn’t where he’ll eventually be.
The rookie center is only 19, and the Warriors don’t seem like a franchise that will give up on a player before they see them fully developed. That said, it should be a long road ahead for the pairing of the Warriors and Wiseman.
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The Warriors are having to trust Wiseman with Marquese Chriss out, and getting him these minutes down the stretch of games should be important for his development.