3 Golden State Warriors who have yet to reach their ceiling

Golden State Warriors player yet to hit their ceiling: James Wiseman

It’s really the defensive end of the court that Wiseman has struggled, but it’s been a brutal sight to see at times. He’s almost averaging 5.5 personal fouls per 36 minutes. He hasn’t been able to play without fouling, and it’s been costly for the Dubs at times.

That’s where he can improve the most, but Wiseman’s offensive game has some development as well. So far as a rookie, Wiseman has had two stints as a starter, beginning the game on the bench in just 12 of his 36 appearances.

Wiseman has averaged 11.4 points per game and has shot 51 percent from the field. Those really aren’t too bad for a top-five draft pick. He’s shown that he has a great touch around the rim. He also has averaged .3 triples per game which is more than most expected.

Wiseman’s offensive numbers can improve, especially in volume shooting and scoring, but for now, the bulk of his improvement must be on the defensive side of the ball. He ranks second to last in defensive rating among Warriors that get at least 20 minutes per game.

Wiseman needs to move his feet better and stay straight up moving forward. Challenging without fouling a skill by itself, and it’s one Wiseman needs to get better at. There’s still a ton of time though as the young center just turned 20 in the past few weeks.