Alright I think I might be able to finally admit that the Golden State Warriors may have had a misstep when they drafted James Wiseman over Lamelo Ball in the 2020 draft. At the time, the Dubs had the #2 overall pick, and Wiseman’s 7-foot frame and striking athleticism could potentially give Golden State the generational talent at center they had missed since Wilt Chamberlain.
Ball was the younger brother of Lonzo and Liangelo Balls, the heirs to the Lavar Ball dynasty. He was a stylish player but played a position that was already filled by the Splash Bros and the young Jordan Poole.