James Wiseman made his return from a season-long injury absence and put on a show against the Wizards in Japan.
The Golden State Warriors began their preseason in Japan with a game against the Washington Wizards. This type of game provides an excellent opportunity for young players to impress the franchise and demonstrate their worth and that’s exactly what James Wiseman did.
James Wiseman was drafted by the Warriors with the second-overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, and after a solid rookie season, he missed the entire season last year due to injury. He is now fully recovered and played in the game against the Wizards.
James Wiseman dunked the ball in an explosive manner in the first quarter, leaving Warriors fans excited for their young star in the upcoming season. Coming off an injury and playing so well in the first game is a good sign for Wiseman, who wants to prove his doubters wrong.
In the game against the Washington Wizards in Japan, James Wiseman finished with 20 points, 9 rebounds, and a block in just 23 minutes, demonstrating that he is healthy and ready for the regular season. Wiseman could be very important for the Warriors this season as they prepare to defend their NBA Championship after winning their fourth in the last decade.
The Golden State Warriors fans are extremely excited after seeing James Wiseman balling out in the preseason, while the other team’s fans are scared that the Warriors will be even better this season. Here are some of the best fan reactions to Wiseman’s solid outing against the Wizards:
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