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Steve Kerr on James Wiseman: “It was just difficult for me to give James the runway that he needed”

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The Warriors decided to move James Wiseman after having the 21-year-old center for two and a half years. He was traded to the Pistons in a three-team deal before the traded deadline.

Wiseman was the second overall draft pick in 2020 and was considered one of the top talents of his draft calls. However, he has been unable to live up to the expectations thus far in his career.

Golden State’s head coach Steve Kerr admitted that he was all in on drafting the former Memphis Tiger, but could not provide the opportunity for him to elevate his career.

“I was all in on (drafting) James when we did. I was part of the group, loved the ability, loved everything that we saw,” Kerr said, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic.

“It was just difficult for me to give James the runway that he needed,” he added.

This season Wiseman averaged 6.9 points and 3.5 rebounds in 12.5 minutes per game for the Dubs.

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