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Potential No. 1 overall pick James Wiseman said Monday on a conference call with reporters that he has not spoken with the Minnesota Timberwolves ahead of the NBA draft on Wednesday.
Wiseman has only worked out with the Golden State Warriors and Charlotte Hornets, who hold picks No. 2 and No. 3, during the pre-draft process. He only said that he has received “recommendations” from Minnesota but has had no communication to this point.
The 19-year-old reportedly does not want to be selected by the Timberwolves with Karl-Anthony Towns on the roster. Wiseman views the Warriors and Hornets as better long-term options for his growth but said that he would be open to whichever team that picks him.
“I will feel good with whatever team that picks me,” Wiseman said. “I’m truly grateful for that. Whatever team that picks me, I’m going to go in there, learn as much as possible and work my tail off and go in there and win. I’m going to give my full effort, just go in there and have fun but also just get better.”
Wiseman has worked on improving his shot in the months leading up to the draft and believes it is a lot better than when he last played at Memphis. He projects to check a lot of boxes for either the Warriors and Hornets and those two teams appear to be the frontrunners to take him.
The NBA draft is scheduled to begin Wednesday at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN.
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