A year ago, James Wiseman was the only member of the Warriors‘ youth movement, writes Josh Schrock of NBC Sports Bay Area. As a rookie center with only three games of college experience, Wiseman was asked to contribute right away for a franchise that had gotten used to competing for titles. He played 39 games, starting 27, before knee surgery brought his season to an early end.
This year, Wiseman has been joined by lottery picks Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, along with Jordan Poole, who is already a dangerous scorer at age 22. Like many in the organization, Wiseman is optimistic about the team’s future and is especially impressed by Kuminga, who has been added to the Rising Stars Challenge.
“I’m actually proud of the dude because he works hard every day,” Wiseman said of Kuminga. “I’m just very proud that he is out there doing his thing.”
There’s more on the Warriors:
- Wiseman continues to make progress toward his season debut, participating in a 5-on-5 scrimmage on Tuesday, tweets Anthony Slater of The Athletic. Wiseman described himself as being in the late stages of the rehab process and said he expects to play a little in the G League before returning for the Warriors.
- Golden State issued a health update on Draymond Green, saying the veteran big man is expected back sometime after the All-Star break. Green has missed 19 straight games with lower back issues, and the next update likely won’t come until he returns to practice.
- General manager Bob Myers said during an appearance on 95.7 The Game that the expected returns of Green and Wiseman influenced his decision to not be active on the trade market. “If we thought Draymond was not going to be back, or Wiseman, and we thought some player would really help us, we would do that,” Myers said, per Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area. “At this stage, as far as clamoring for a big guy, there isn’t an obvious, ‘Go get that guy,’ and he fits with what we do and can run our offense. It’s not just taking any big and saying, ‘This guy’s going to be able to rebound, block shots and be able to run your offense.’ Our offense is intricate. Our offense is complicated.”
- Coach Steve Kerr echoed the same sentiment, indicating that the Warriors don’t plan to chase anyone who gets bought out, tweets Kendra Andrews of ESPN. “Our issues go way beyond not having enough size,” Kerr said. “… If there is a player that good, he’s not on the buyout market.”
GPII is earning himself a lot of$ with the way he’s playing this season too. He’s gonna be the Caruso of this yrs free agency
Unlike the Buss family, Lacob will actually pay to resign him.
An extremely athletic, extremely efficient, elite defender like him could get pretty expensive on the open market. How much do you think they would be willing to pay to keep him?..
All true if he develops a reliable shot. His upside is great. Only downside that can’t be improved is he’s 6’3”
All of that is true whether he becomes a great shooter or not & he’s already been pretty reliable as a shooter all season. Also I don’t see how being 6’3 is a downside. Caruso, Steph & many others have somehow found a way to thrive in the league “despite” being 6’3
Myers quote about needing a Big Man to “run the Offense” is kind of perplexing. Does Kevon Looney currently run the Offense? No, he sets screens, thats about it. He doesn’t make passes from the high post. Just about any other Big Man can do that.
Poor reason for not signing at least a GLeague big man to help out over the next month, until Draymond and Wiseman return.
Much harder to run your Offense when you lack the Big men to grab rebounds. Can’t run your Offense when the other team always has the ball. Need the chicken before you can get the eggs.
But okay, go ahead and keep Losing 4 out of every 5 games because of the team’s Lack of Size and doughnut in the middle.
I don’t think he meant run the offense the way you’re saying. I think he meant “fit into the offense” smoothly.
Does Looney fit into the Offense smoothly?
Its not like he passes from the high post like Andrew Bogut did, nor does he take a lot of mid-range shots.
Festus, Javale and Zaza also didn’t fit smoothly into our Offense. Yet, they sure helped rebound the ball and eat up Minutes at the Center spot.
Outside of Bogut, Mo Buckets, and David West, our recent Centers really did not “fit” into the Offense.
Folks – we don’t even have a “Minutes Eater” like Festus, Javale or Zaza playing behind Looney at the moment.
Playing small was great when we had Durant, but he’s gone, so the current approach is like Don Nelson’s RUN TMC teams that, usually died in the 1st or 2nd round of the playoffs due to lack of size.
And you also think Manute Bol was a great 3 point shooter!!!
Are you going to sit here and Honestly say that our recent Losses have nothing to do with our Size differential ?
Hassan Whiteside, Mitchell Robinson, Ivaca Zubac, etc have all feasted on us recently, and more than they usually do against other teams. Lack of size means more Rebounds and Shot opportunities for the other team, No?
Would a GLeague big man not help out more, over the next month, then retaining the Rights to Chiozza and Weatherspoon?
Why keep Losing games in order to keep them stashed down in Santa Cruz. As far as playing JTA or Kuminga at Center, they are short in height, not Rim protectors or Rebounders.
Would love to hear your Suggestions for improving the team?
I think you have a strong point, GangGreen, but in some of those games size hasn’t been the sole reason for losing.
They haven’t been playing with as much ball movement as earlier in the season. I love Steph and his handles, but he’s at his best when he doesn’t have to dribble all over the floor. They’re lacking another playmaker on offense when steph gets double teamed. Poole is much better off ball too and he’s tasked as running the offense which he’s clearly not ready for.
And their perimeter defense has been terrible last few games. Guys getting open threes left and right. I agree a big is necessary, but I also think another playmaking guard is necessary. Just shows how valuable Dray is because he does both but also that they’re a little more flawed than we expected them to be
Playing better defense would be the 1st place to start. Manute Bol fits your prescription for the Warriors. Did those teams win anything? NO.
There have been a lot of great centers under 7 feet tall, and a lot of forgettable over 7 feet tall. Size isn’t everything.
The ladies might disagree with you, right?
GSW is missing Green big time right now. With Green they win another 4 or 5 game easily. They can’t contain a big man with only Looney out on the court. Malone out coached Kerr knowing fouling Looney means missing points down the stretch. Looney is now the new Simmons watch him being fouled in close games.
OKC did that to us with Hack-a-Festus in the 2016 WCF.
Not sure whom is the better free throw shooter – Festus Ezeli or Kevon Looney. Both are bad. But at least back then, we had alternatives to playing Festus (Bogut and Speights). Now its Looney and 4 munchkins.
And OKC lost.
Rather it happen now than in the playoffs. Kerr should now know Looney is not clutch when free throws matter. I wouldn’t be surprised if other teams start doing this too.
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Go get Tacko !!!
Why?
If u need size … or wait Deandre Jordan buyout
Tacko can’t get off the bench in Cleveland. How can help the Warriors win a Championship?
Wiseman is the only blemish on the Warriors shining draft record. Never take bigs high in the draft.
I’m thinking Cleveland, Minnesota and Philly are feeling pretty good about the bigs they’ve taken high in the draft in the last some odd years.
If Wiseman plays, he wont be better than his rookie year. He has not played for a long time. Warriors needs an experienced center to protect the rim and defend players like Embiid. Doesn’t have to be an excellent center, but have to add a third center…maybe Tristan is an option
How do you know? Have you watched his practices?