To put that into context, the team with the worst net rating in the league the Detroit Pistons are being outscored by 10 points per 100 possessions. [41] On April 15, he underwent successful surgery to repair his torn meniscus and was subsequently ruled out for the remainder of the season. The Warriors won the championship last season because of Currys greatness; Green and Thompson also had their parts to play, as is their wont. Kalob came off one dribble and hit him on a pocket pass and he got a dunk. "Towards the end of the first half, he got the ball in the post, pushed out and there wasn't a lot of driving room. "To see the maturity in that and the growth with that I thought was really, really good.". Nine games still arent an ideal sample size for on/off metrics to be completely indicative, but its also hard to ignore the patterns and trends that are slowly surfacing. The 7-foot big man is blessed with a unique blend of size and agility, which allows him to finish around or over his opponent. Not subscribed to Fatherlys newsletter yet? But whether or not those stereotypes about male hands hold true, the science doesnt say. A mans index finger, compared to his ring finger, tells scientists how much testosterone he may have been exposed to in utero. I'm not sure he even knows where to go for rebounds. Evidently, the tantalizing potential of raw big men persists even in the pace-and-space era! 2 overall pick", "James Wiseman's NBA debut was bright spot in Warriors' loss vs. Nets", "Stephen Curry speaks out on James Wiseman's huge NBA debut", "Warriors beat Timberwolves 123-111 to sweep 2-game series", "Reports: Warriors rookie James Wiseman has torn meniscus in right knee", "Warriors rookie James Wiseman will miss rest of season after surgery to repair torn meniscus in right knee", "Golden State Warriors' James Wiseman cleared to play in two G League games", "James Wiseman to return to G-League for Sunday game after being recalled by Warriors", "Wiseman will be shut down after recent setback with knee", "Wiseman ruled out for rest of Warriors' 2021-22 season", "Championship DNA, eager youth leave Dubs' title window wide open", "Warriors Beat Celtics in Game 6 to Clinch Seventh NBA Championship", "James Wiseman's instant reaction after first NBA action with Warriors in 526 days", "James Wiseman's career night with Warriors gets reality check from Steve Kerr", "Wiseman sprains ankle during 3-on-3, will miss Blazers game", "DETROIT PISTONS ACQUIRE JAMES WISEMAN FROM GOLDEN STATE IN FOUR-TEAM DEAL", "C.J. Similar words: Workmen Wished Wisely Wastes Wipeth. However, the numbers and the eye test collectively and overwhelmingly indicate Wiseman has a long way to go defensively. https://t.co/fFNEIfhasZ. [22][23] On November 20, 2018, he committed to Memphis despite strongly considering Kentucky. [42], On March 9, 2022, Wiseman was assigned to the Santa Cruz Warriors, Golden State's NBA G League affiliate team, to play games before returning to the NBA. On offense, Wiseman is at his best when hes setting screens and rolling to the rim, whether as a ball screener or on wide pindowns that generate empty-corner action: Things get dicey when half-court possessions stagnate and the shot clock is winding down, but in such situations, he has to do a better job of knowing where to be to maximize spacing and driving lanes. Whether its ending a defensive possession by securing a missed shot or creating a second chance opportunity on the offensive end with a back tap Wiseman always makes his presence felt on the glass. To add insult to injury, getting Gary Payton II back as the end result of deadline-day maneuvering is an almost comical example of fan service, but his defensive ferocity and infectious vibes will go a long way toward brightening up the gloomy conditions the two timelines have left the Warriors in this season. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & resort (KS). Not only does he have size but he has the desire to chase the ball in traffic. The Warriors failings on defense especially at the point of attack and in terms of botched switches born out of miscommunication doesnt fall solely on his shoulders. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). The factoid above was apropos, given what happened during a particular possession against the Orlando Magic: The human element of this predicament is oft ignored, and you have to feel for Wiseman here. However, even more striking was that people whose pointer finger to ring finger ratio and middle finger to little finger ratio were different between their left and right hands had a substantially higher risk of hospitalization. Lets not get too excited about killing off one of the timelines. In college, Wiseman joined Memphis to play for Hardaway, who had become the Tigers' coach. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. I.e, hands screens and rebounds all Improved towards the end of the season so he is capable of growth. Eligibility issues stemming from a prior relationship with Memphis coach and former NBA star Penny Hardaway resulted in a 12-game suspension, one that Wiseman decided he wasnt going to return from. This move was necessary; it bought the team time to come together again. NBA front offices, particularly ones that show great confidence in their teams developmental program, are going to be awfully interested in him due to the fact he is arguably the most physically talented player in the class. Based on whether a man has strong, calloused palms or long, dexterous fingers, people may make assumptions about his career or hobbies, like whether he does physical labor or plays piano. 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[25], Wiseman was the favourite to be the first overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft. It could either be that people with longer fingers (which just happens to usually be men) are more likely to have longer ring fingers. Wiseman is far from a perfect rebounder, his positioning is questionable and he often fumbles contested rebounds, but his 7-foot frame and 7-foot-6 wingspan help make up for a lack of skill in this area. Wiseman was selected with the second overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft by the Golden State Warriors. To my mind, rebounds is at or near the top of that list. Hes able to glide up and down the court with a certain grace uncommon to 7-footers. Its been a month since Detroit added Wiseman, time to take a look at the early returns from the former 2nd overall selection. Bad turnover trying to hit Moody backdoor w/chest . It prevents the entire defensive machinery from being put in rotation; when executed to near perfection, inefficient shots are often the end result. 21+ (18+ NH/WY).