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Stephen Curry Believes Former Warriors’ Rookie Will Carve Out A Role In The NBA

Stephen Curry still believes that James Wiseman will flourish and find a role for himself in the NBA.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Nov 6, 2023
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The Warriors lost to the Cavaliers tonight but have to prepare for their back-to-back matchup against the Detroit Pistons. The Warriors traded 2020 No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman to the Pistons in the winter of 2022, and Stephen Curry is excited to catch up with his former teammate. Curry also believes Wiseman will figure out a role in the NBA soon. 

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  • Why Did James Wiseman Not Work Out On The Warriors?
  • Could The Warriors End Up Regretting This Trade?

“I haven’t talked to him so I don’t know where his head is at. He’s a great dude and was a great teammate when he was with us… I know he’s not playing much but it’s a challenge he’s facing in understanding how he can continue to get better and force them to play him. Knowing him, I have extreme confidence in him to figure it out… His story is still developing, nobody is putting a pin in that. He’s a young dude, super talented, and works hard. I’m confident he’ll be able to figure it out, just a matter of when.”

Steph wishes nothing but the best for Wiseman and remains confident he'll carve out a roll for himself in the NBA 💯 pic.twitter.com/e18geXiaXH

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) November 6, 2023

Wiseman has fallen out of the Pistons rotation, with new head coach Monty Williams playing Jalen Duren and Marvin Bagley ahead of Wiseman. In tonight’s loss against the Suns, Wiseman was the only player to be left on the bench as a DNP Coaches Decision, which shows Monty may not be a fan of what Wiseman brings to the table.

He averaged 12.7 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 0.8 blocks in 24 games with the Pistons last season. While many expected Wiseman to get an opportunity to lock up the starting center spot, it seems Jalen Duren’s early-season form has ended that dream for Wiseman. 


Why Did James Wiseman Not Work Out On The Warriors?

Wiseman had a tough tenure with the Warriors, dealing with injuries and never getting a chance to develop much chemistry with the team. Coach Steve Kerr candidly explained why Wiseman didn’t end up working out for Golden State despite his immense pre-draft hype in 2020.

“I think between the injuries and the inexperience coming into a team like ours that is fighting for championships. Playing with a group that has been together for a long time, it was just difficult for me to give James the runway that he needed. He was great every single day, came to work with a great attitude, a positive spirit. He’s everything you look for in a young player in terms of his approach and his talent. But, the timing was difficult just given what he needed and where we are as a franchise.”

Wiseman spent the 2021-22 season out with injury and didn’t play a game, but does have a championship ring from that season because of his position on the roster. 

His total averages on Golden State are 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks in 60 games over three seasons, constantly battling injuries and Kerr’s rotational plans to find minutes.


Could The Warriors End Up Regretting This Trade?

Even with Wiseman not playing in Detroit right now, he’s still just a 21-year-old with a lot of room to grow. Warriors’ owner Joe Lacob himself said that Golden State may end up regretting the trade.

“Very hard. Very hard. You know, we might very well regret that one, longer-term or even intermediate-term. But as much as I love the guy, I can’t overrule what our basketball ops, our coaches, and our players felt was the right thing to do.

Wiseman has barely played organized basketball in his life. He was injured in high school, had his eligibility revoked in college, and only played 60 games for Golden State over three seasons. He hasn’t even gotten 100 NBA appearances yet, so there is long-term potential to be found. Unfortunately, it looks like the Pistons may not be the franchise where he does that.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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