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Why the Golden State Warriors denial of James Wiseman trade rumors can’t be trusted

March 23, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

With the second pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, the Golden State Warriors selected Memphis center James Wiseman. With Anthony Edwards having been taken by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the top overall pick, it came down to Wiseman or now Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball.

Wiseman was always an interesting selection as the Warriors need to win now versus plan to the long-term future came to a crossroads.