Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Moses Moody, F Patrick Baldwin Jr., 2023 First-Round Pick (Swap – GSW)
Golden State Warriors Receive: C Onyeka Onkongwu
Of course, a prospect’s success isn’t only determined by their talent. Circumstance plays a role as well. For example, Wiseman probably wasn’t suited to join a playoff team from the onset of his career.
He’d probably have been better off in the same situation most lottery picks find themselves in: as the centerpiece of a team that isn’t expected to win.
Meanwhile, Onkongwu hasn’t landed in an opportune situation either. In fact, he’s been buried behind veteran big man Clint Capela for most of his career so far.
Still, talent has a way of shining through. Onkongwu has flashed immense potential when he’s been given the opportunity to.
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Unfortunately, we couldn’t say the same for Wiseman. It wouldn’t come as a surprise if the Warriors looked to upgrade him in their rotation.
Is Onkongwu the right upgrade?