Warriors: James Wiseman fouling issues sees alive as ever

The Las Vegas NBA 2K23 Summer League allows you to have more fouls in a game, so you can stay aggressive. Teams want to see how their stars can defend without having to be concerned with fouling out.

However, Warriors‘ center James Wiseman should be preparing to back up veteran center Kevon Looney. Many players in summer league are just trying to get on the roster while Wisman has his spot secured.

When Warriors’ center James Wiseman was a rookie, one of the key takeaways was that he may have issues with fouls, and it looks like that may continue.

What does that mean?

Well, for starters, it means that his contributions in summer league should gives fans a glimpse into what next season holds, and if there’s one thing that could continue to translate from his rookie season it is his constant fouling.

Wiseman has played three games during summer league, so obviously, there isn’t a ton of opportunity. However, in his 20.3 minutes per game, Wiseman has averaged 4.7 fouls per game. If that continues, it’ll be a problem at the highest level in basketball.

This was an issue for Wiseman as a rookie as well. Having missed all of last season, Wiseman averaged 3.1 fouls per game in 21.4 minutes per game. He played in 39 games and has 27 starts. Per 36 minutes, Wiseman averaged 5.2 fouls.

For the 21-year-old 7-footer, playing without fouling is going to be a huge focal point this upcoming season.

The hopes are high for Wiseman as he’s finally been able to get to full strength, but staying on the court and being productive in the minutes he’s allotted is going to be of utmost importance.

Considering Wiseman averaged almost as many fouls per game as rebounds per game during the summer league, his ability to go straight up and also not get bullied will be something to certainly keep an eye on as the new season inches closer.

Wiseman is still among the Warriors’ most coveted prospects, as he should be, but he’ll undoubtedly have things to work on next season.