Warriors select James Wiseman with second pick in NBA Draft

Golden State selected former Memphis center James Wiseman with the second overall pick on Wednesday.

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With the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors selected center James Wiseman, formerly of the University of Memphis.

Wiseman was heavily linked to the Warriors during the pre-draft process and was firmly on their radar after impressing them during a private workout last month. The 7-foot-1 center was reportedly a beast during those workouts and was said to have also left an impression following his interview.

The 19-year-old was a potential candidate to be the top pick but reportedly made it be known that he did not want to be drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves at No. 1 overall. Wiseman said this week that he never had communication with the Timberwolves.

Golden State had been rumored into wanting to trade down in the draft in order to acquire players that can help them win now. However, the organization was unsuccessful in those trade attempts and opted to keep the pick.

The selection of Wiseman projects to be a great fit as his skillset should mesh well with the roster. His former head coach, Penny Hardaway, believed the Warriors were the best destination for him and that will now be the case next season.

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