5 reasons why the Golden State Warriors will not draft James Wiseman l NBA Draft 2020 

The Golden State Warriors have been awarded the second pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. This pick could be huge for the team, with many sources predicting a multitude of decisions that could be taken.

Among these predicted decisions is the Golden State Warriors drafting James Wiseman, who is a 7'1" center among the top 3 prospects in this year's NBA Draft.

James Wiseman has sky-high potential, and his latest workout videos showcase a taste of what he could bring to the Warriorshttps://t.co/FQNMB5k5Ye pic.twitter.com/XBKlIVnVd4

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) August 25, 2020

With the Golden State Warriors requiring a starting-caliber center to complete their roster, fans of the team have drooled over the prospect of the 19-year-old playing in San Francisco.

But if you are one of these fans, we are here to burst your bubble. Here are 5 reasons why the Golden State Warriors will not draft James Wiseman.

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#1 James Wiseman is an unknown prospect

James Wiseman only played 12 games in for the Memphis Tigers

Wiseman played 12 games in college before the NCAA declared him ineligible. Over the course of these games, he averaged 19.7 points and 10.7 rebounds.

While the numbers are more than just impressive, they come from a very small sample size. Apart from the few games he played for the Memphis Tigers, there exists no footage of James Wiseman playing in a competitive game this past year.

The incredible amount of mystery surrounding the prospect's strengths and weaknesses will be a big reason behind the Golden State Warriors choosing not to draft him.

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#2 The Golden State Warriors' system might not fit Wiseman

James Wiseman's playstyle would not fit the Golden State Warriors' system

James Wiseman simply does not have the playstyle that would fit within the Warriors' system.

While the Golden State Warriors will look for rim protectors, they will also want their center to have a reliable jump shot, something Wiseman severely lacks.

Many scouts have speculated James Wiseman to be a more athletic version of Hassan Whiteside. While this isn't a problem by itself, the teenager's skillset would not benefit the Golden State Warriors and might even turn out to be a liability to the team.

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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) August 22, 2020

With other, more qualified players on the market, the franchise is more likely to trade for a better-suited center, likely one that is already in the NBA.

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#3 The Golden State Warriors can look at other options

The Golden State Warriors have been interested in Nico Mannion

There have been rumors that the Golden State Warriors will give away their second overall pick for assets and a lower pick in the first round in the 2020 NBA Draft.

NBA insiders have reported that the Warriors have shown interest in Arizona State guard Nico Mannion. If the franchise is to follow this route, it would make perfect sense to draft Mannion, as he is predicted to be picked late in the first round and would fulfil some of the team's squad depth requirements.

If the Warriors trade down from No. 2 overall, they reportedly are interested in Nico Mannion https://t.co/GbKItmSUgp pic.twitter.com/0TBljUi59b

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) August 27, 2020

Following the same route, the franchise has also shown interest in Onyeka Okongwu, who is a center predicted to go late in the lottery.

With the vast amount of options available to the Golden State Warriors, they might not throw them all away to draft James Wiseman.

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#4 Wiseman won't be on the same timeline as the franchise's aging core

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green are all 30 or over

Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green are all on the wrong side of 30 years old.

After being arguably the most dominant team in the NBA for the last five years, the Golden State Warriors are looking to climb back to the same level of dominance.

With their three stars all in their primes, the franchise will have a 'win now' mentality, and will look for a valuable addition who can contribute to a championship run.

Rookies picked in the lottery of any given NBA Draft need time to adapt and develop, which is something the Warriors can't afford to give too much of to any player.

James Wiseman could go on to be a star in the NBA, but the time he would take to develop into one, simply wouldn't match up with the timeline of the Golden State Warriors.

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#5 The Warriors could use the power of the second overall pick

The Golden State Warriors' front office will look to use the pick as a trade asset

The second pick in the NBA Draft can, and reportedly will, be used by the Golden State Warriors as a trade asset to acquire a more proven and suitable player for the Warriors' system.

Reports have suggested that the franchise could pair the pick with players like Andrew Wiggins and even Eric Paschall in order to bring in a star-caliber center into the team, thereby bolstering their chances to push for an NBA Championship.

Even if the Warriors pick James Wiseman, it will be due to a deal with a different team, flipping him over along with a few more assets to potentially gain that final piece that can contribute to a championship during the next few years.

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