Charlotte Hornets receive: C James Wiseman
Golden State Warriors receive: F/C PJ Washington
Meanwhile, one would have expected Wiseman to headline this deal a few years ago.
After all, Washington was the 12th pick in the 2019 draft. That’s no small feat. At the same time, Wiseman went second overall the following summer.
He was supposed to be a star. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always pan out that way for a lottery pick. So far, Wiseman has fallen short of that benchmark.
On the other hand, perhaps the high-stakes environment the Warriors have cultivated is too much for him. This is a team in the midst of a dynasty.
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It may not be an optimal environment for a raw young player to develop his game.
Would Charlotte offer Wiseman that environment?