2020 NBA Draft: Golden State Warriors pick James Wiseman, excited fans welcome 'best player' to Dub Nation
All theories were finally put to rest as the Golden State Warriors picked James Wiseman as the No 2 draft pick in the 2020 NBA Draft on Wednesday, November 18. The 19-year-old is touted to be one of the hottest picks this season and is regarded as one of the best rebounders among all lottery prospects.
ESPN outlined his strengths soon after the draft:
(i) Incredible frame standing over 7-feet in shoes and 250 pounds with a 7-5 wingspan and gigantic standing reach. Exceptional athlete for his size in terms of his ability to get up and down the floor, cover the ground and elevate around the rim quickly with explosiveness and power.
(ii) Has a good skill set. Agile in the post and as a pick-and-roll finisher with impressive body control. Capable of handling and creating for himself. Shows some creativity with his footwork. Has a soft touch around the rim and even extending out to 3.
(iii) Impact player as a rim protector when locked in and operating at maximum intensity thanks to his reach, timing and quickness. Also capable of switching on the perimeter with excellent mobility.
The Warriors fans were a happy bunch and were keen to see what Wiseman would offer to the series. "Golden State Warriors selected, James Wiseman!!! Nice pick Gsw!!!" read one of the tweets. "James Wiseman is going to have a nice spot with the @warriors! Very strong center! Great addition! #NBADraft #GoldenStateWarriors Enjoy my favorite GIF of my love @StephenCurry30," read one of the comments soon after the news broke.
Golden State Warriors selected, James Wiseman!!! Nice pick Gsw!!!
— live (@_xxkhals) November 19, 2020
James Wiseman is going to have a nice spot with the @warriors! Very strong center! Great addition! #NBADraft #GoldenStateWarriors
— Hannah (@RebelScum324) November 19, 2020
Enjoy my favorite GIF of my love @StephenCurry30 pic.twitter.com/OpQ7vzpj8b
The prediction was already in: "James Wiseman is the best player in this draft by far. Future HOF’er. Depending on how severe Klay’s injury is, Warriors, will be dangerous this year," wrote a fan. "GREAT PICK DUBS AND TO DA YOUNG BRUH JAMES WISEMAN WELCOME TO #DUBNATION #NBAdraft2020 LETS GET IT," a fan said.
"I know trading for a superstar is all the rage in the @nba, but I’m hoping the @warriors keep James Wiseman. That team could have a ton of potential #nbadraft #nba #nbatwitter," a user shared.
James Wiseman is the best player in this draft by far. Future HOF’er. Depending how severe Klay’s injury is, Warriors will be dangerous this year.
— SpicyPickers🌶 (@SpicyPickers) November 19, 2020
GREAT 👍🏾 PICK DUBS AND TO DA YOUNG BRUH JAMES WISEMAN WELCOME TO #DUBNATION #NBAdraft2020 LETS GET IT 🏀🏀🏀
— Roderick Dent (@BigRod8267) November 19, 2020
I know trading for a superstar is all the rage in the @nba, but I’m hoping the @warriors keep James Wiseman. That team could have a ton of potential #nbadraft #nba #nbatwitter
— Peter Englert (@pdenglert) November 19, 2020
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