How BAD is James Wiseman Actually?

James Wiseman should have been the missing piece to the Warriors dynasty v2, instead here we are today with Wiseman failing to crack the Pistons rotation. in just a three years span, what happened to James Wiseman?

[swishcountyproductions]

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[kingice]

As someone who was gifted multiple wiseman autograph cards back in 2020 and 2021, this hurts.

[kaydawgy]

This hurts cuz you know this kid is such a kind caring dude that you hate to see this happen

[omerali]

Athletic Freak of a Big Man with a 7'6 wingspan with a nice touch around the basket and a solid Jumper sounds like a match made in heaven.

On one hand you see all the natural talent Wiseman possesses and it still boggles my mind how he has not put it all together.

[geegee]

If Warriors got the 1 pick plus pick Wiseman imagine the Anthony Bennett Comparisons he'll be getting 💀

[alwayswannafly]

Man i was so high on wiseman. he's a nice kid.hope he bounce back & get more contract for his future.

[eotrizzle]

I think what we have seen is what he is. He has ALL the physical tools you could ask for, and enough offensive ability to produce more and more consistently than he has. Talking about "developement" it's up to the individual to put on the work to improve one's skills and it's been apparent he hasn't otherwise we woouldn't be having this convo. Might sound corny but he has no dawg in him, just watching his play and body language there is no urgency. Some people just don't really want to hoop like that, would've been cool to see him reach his potential but he's just not that guy.

Maybe he could be a Javaale type role player down the road if he just buys into it mentally

[djdoc]

He was way behind in development at 19 when he was drafted. He only played a half season (mostly starts) when he got the big MCL tear that kept him out for a year and a half.

When he came back, he was mentally and physically even further regressed than when he was injured. He never even played a full season with the Warriors, but after he came back, he sucked so bad that he was clearly not going to be ready to help The current timeline Warriors. So he got traded.

He literally played 60 games for the Warriors, but the Warriors had seen enough.

Mentally he is just lost out there. He always had a low motor, but he’s so inattentive out there now, it’s ridiculous. He just stands around so much.

[UIMGodzilla]

As a warriors fan most of what you said was correct, but I wouldn't say he has slow foot speed or lack of motor, it's his reaction speed, he was always a beat slow, at the lower levels this was papered over by his athleticism and his ability to recover. Also probably his biggest issue offensively you didn't mention, his hands... they were terrible. So many bobbled entry passes and so many blown ally ops. Such an underratted thing for a big man to have. Wish him the best though, he really does have the all athletic gifts and you could tell all he wants to do is learn and get better. But maybe he should spend more time in the film room than practicing a mid range.

[deadpull]

I wonder how his career would have faired had he played a full season in college.

[edgarsnake]

I've been scratching my head over this player but now all my scratchin' is over. Thanks for the commentary.

[badger]

He is one of a many young college basketball players that should have stayed in school for 2-3 years and not leave after 3 games.

[johnappleseed]

This league is transitioning from small ball to skilled bigs. He still has a chance

[truthnotfeelings]

That college decision + the warriors draft were the worst things for Wise.
He was a raw talent never given the opportunity to develop and now he seems to old to some teams. Why work on and hope he develops when you can get on a younger big man who doesn’t have the history.
Sad to see. I hope he stays hooping and gets a coach who will aggressively address his deficiencies.

[holymsophy]

Thanks for the vid! I might be one of the few Wiseman fans out there. And this is one of the only videos I see that does a good analysis of his short comings.

I think player development would be a good fix. I think he needs to do some soul searching, take time out to actually develop. Being with Draymond would make 1 think that he'd learn how to read offenses and be in the right place for defensive plays. I think he'd be more valuable to any team as a defensive stalwart or rim protector. But he fancies himself to be a Jokic type of player.

He is young. He can start off being a defensive role player and play himself into being the star he wants to be.

Question is how much goodwill does he have left for other teams to take a chance. Funny thing is, he might end up with the warriors again.

[joeylaird]

Dude the fact they made him stop playing in college cause of penny helping his family move out there is dumb

[sandslinger]

I think he needs time, a lot of it. He needed to develop in college over that first year but was screwed over big time. He will be fine and a serviceable big in a year or two.

[jsox]

I ran a simulation in 2k and picked James Wiseman. He took my team to 3 straight finals. I still believe in my boi ✊✊✊

[victordegrande]

This is such a sad story. He's a good guy with a good work ethic and I hope he gets it together and his career works out.

[ronartez]

Wow this was an exceptional assessment of Wiseman. This is exactly why alot of players despite their athletic abilities dont make it. IQ, Motor and Footwork makes a huge difference at this level.