With 2021 lottery picks Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody watching the Warriors’ Summer League finale in street clothes, all eyes were on James Wiseman on Sunday in Las Vegas.
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 draft closed out his summer slate with an 11-point, six-rebound and two-block effort in an 87-77 loss to the Washington Wizards.
After missing the entire 2021-2022 season due to persistent knee issues following a meniscus surgery last year, Wiseman stayed healthy and showed flashes of promise in an encouraging Summer League stretch that suggests he’ll be capable of contributing to Golden State this season.
While there are still questions about Wiseman’s durability and what the Warriors can realistically expect from such an inexperienced player on a team with championship aspirations, his play in Las Vegas is viewed as a positive sign by the organization.
Wiseman started 1-for-6 from the field on Sunday against the Wizards, but made 4-of-his-last-7 shots to go 5-for-13 in the loss. Aside from grabbing three offensive rebounds, Wiseman also dished out two assists.
Point guard Mac McClung was the Warriors’ leading scorer as he spent much of his time in Vegas jockeying for an opportunity to secure a backup role on Golden State’s roster. With 2022 second round draft pick Ryan Rollins sidelined due to a right foot injury, McClung received significant playing time and capped off his Summer League stint with a team-high 14 points and six assists in Sunday’s defeat.
Undrafted wing Lester Quiñones, a college teammate of Wiseman’s at Memphis who agreed to a two-way deal with the Warriors, added 13 points as he made 3-of-6 attempts from 3-point range against the Wizards.
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