Former Golden State Warriors big man James Wiseman, has reportedly agreed to a two-year contract with the Indiana Pacers. He will likely be the teams third-string big man to begin with, and will be forced to earn his playing time on a team that made it to the Eastern Conference Finals last season.
Wiseman was the Warriors second overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. The athletic big man struggled to make an impact for Steve Kerr’s team, missing the 2021-22 season through injury and playing in a total of 84 games before being traded to the Detroit Pistons. Despite being afforded additional playing time, Wiseman failed to secure a long-term spot in Motor City and hit the free agency market this summer.
At just 23 years old, Wiseman still has plenty of time to figure things out in the NBA. Rick Carlisle is an elite coach who will likely work on developing Wiseman to help him reach his potential. Due to his lob threat, he will likely stick in Indiana’s rotation.
Free agent center James Wiseman has agreed on a two-year contract with the Indiana Pacers, sources tell ESPN. Wiseman was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. pic.twitter.com/UBA9Yhlejx
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Nevertheless, it’s unlikely remaining in the Bay Area would have changed his current trajectory. Hopefully, he figures it out in Indiana.
