"Warriors really got the next Embiid lol", "He finna prove everybody wrong" - NBA fans react to James Wiseman's emphatic return to action at the Las Vegas Summer League
The 2022 Summer League witnessed James Wiseman's long-awaited return to action. The Golden State Warriors' young center missed the entire 2021-22 season and NBA fans were ecstatic to see the big man back on the floor.
Wiseman performed well against the San Antonio Spurs on his return to action, putting up 11 points, two rebounds, and two blocks in 19 minutes.
The No. 2 pick from the 2020 draft is a favorite of the Warriors' fanbase and supporters were quick to comment on his return to action. Here are some of the best reactions from fans upon seeing Wiseman play again:
Jordan poole and James wiseman off the bench next year https://t.co/AEQlZZojln
Warriors 1-0 in the James Wiseman Summer League Era https://t.co/9hmeyrZtKV
Nobody: 🤔🤔🤔. James wiseman today: https://t.co/SjV6UgHy8C
Las vegas summer league when they see Ryan Rollins, Moses Moody, Johnathan Kuminga, Patrick Baldwin Jr, and James Wiseman on the starting line up https://t.co/c6CdRqfBGJ
@NBA Warriors really got the next Embiid lol
@NBA He finna prove everybody wrong
@baby_face_goat Wiseman played well , More Rebounds they just pushing him out the way down there . I know only 16 mins but 2 rebounds just not accept for someone 7 ft .
@statmuse He would’ve got a lot more buckets if his teammates weren’t a bunch of ball hogs😭
@statmuse Better than embiid already
@anthonyVslater Wiseman looking really good especially defensively. Excellent timing on his blocks and he is clearly very dominant. Just summer league but boy can we really use that rim protection. I know folks high on the Clippers but folks best watch out for GS getting the repeat. Go Dubs!!
@anthonyVslater 74-8 coming soon
@anthonyVslater *breathes deeply*
"do not over react"
"do not over react"
"do not over react"
"do not over react"
"do not over react"
"do not over react"
"do not over react"
@TheHoopCentral It’s over for the league lol
These Wiseman blocks 👀👀👀
@NBCSWarriors Scary Hours 😈
Making a solid comeback after 15 months off the court, James Wiseman impressed in limited minutes. Although his rebounding numbers and foul-prone defensive style could raise concerns, Wiseman shows the potential to grow into a valuable piece.
Golden State Warriors snatch a win on James Wiseman's return
The Warriors celebrated Wiseman's return with a 86-85 win against the San Antonio Spurs.
Although Wiseman was on a minutes restriction, the big man made valuable contributions, especially on defense. Wiseman's blocks and overall effort paved the way for the Warriors' narrow win.
Excellent defense in drop by Wiseman. Stays low and disciplined, doesn't fall for the fake, and stays vertical to force the miss. We're seeing *flashes* of a leap defensively. https://t.co/z5F6L5Lv7e
While Wiseman impacted the defensive end, Jonathan Kuminga and Mac McClung put on an offensive clinic.
Leading scorer for the @warriors tonight? Jonathan Kuminga 💪
His statline: 28 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST https://t.co/jWgOszoLWt
Kuminga and McClung controlled the game, combining for 50 points. McClung also shot 60% from the field.
Mac McClung putting on a show. 🔥
https://t.co/vBkRmakFRW
Quinndary Weatherspoon also contributed to the Warriors' effort with 11 points on the night, but the rest of the roster struggled to put the ball in the hoop.
Although their execution down the stretch wasn't the most impressive, the Dubs will be happy with the fact that they notched their first win of the 2022 Summer League.