of Warriors’ young core benefits greatly The mentorship of older teammates and Friday night’s game between Golden State and the Denver Nuggets at the Chase Center was another prime example.
Veteran Draymond Green found a teaching opportunity late in the third quarter. Warriors lost 128-123 When James Wiseman was called for a foul for trying to block a Bones Hyland layup attempt.
An outraged Wiseman returned to the bench, green was waiting with some advice.
“[I was] i just told him he was a man [Wiseman’s] Size, lateral movement doesn’t matter,” Greene explained to reporters after the game. “You’re trying to skate with these guards. only.
“Moving up and down, he can exert power that is his size. It’s hard for anyone to guard one-on-one with just their cunning.”
On the play in question, Weisman tried to challenge Hyland vertically but wasn’t properly set up to do so, Green said. but on the blocking attempt it was out of position as it tried to slide with the guard.
“I just told him to use your length,” continued Greene. I start to rotate my body because I’m doing this.”
Friday’s loss was Wiseman’s 41st NBA game after the Warriors drafted him second overall in the 2020 draft.
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The 21-year-old hasn’t played since his rookie season due to injury, but now he’s looking to help Golden State win their second straight championship.
“It’s a few different things that he needs to pick up as he grows up,” Green said. “Overall, I think he’s done a great job. are beginning to use the voice of
“…he will continue to have that experience, and it will [Kevon Looney] To ensure that we continue to help and teach him. ”
