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James Wiseman, the second overall draft pick in 2020, is currently battling for a spot as the Knicks' third-string center during preseason games. Coach Mike Brown, who previously worked with Wiseman at the Warriors, notes that while Wiseman's talent has improved since his rookie days, he now faces greater challenges and understands the difficulties of the NBA better than before.

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James Wiseman, the No. 2 pick in the 2020 NBA draft, is now fighting for a spot on the Knicks' roster as their third-string center after struggling with his career trajectory. Six years ago, he was seen as an exciting prospect by teams like the Warriors and their fans, but now he faces significant challenges and adversity. Knicks coach Mike Brown, who previously coached Wiseman at the Warriors, noted that while Wiseman's court feel has improved since then, he has also been humbled by his career setbacks. This change in perspective was evident during a preseason game against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on October 14, 2026.

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Schwartz, J. (2026, October 14). A humbled James Wiseman knows what this Knicks chance means for him. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/13/sports/james-wiseman-knows-what-this-knicks-chance-means-for-him/

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TORONTO — James Wiseman finds himself in a far different position than where his career started. asserted

career → find → position

A career that he is now trying to salvage. asserted

he → try → that

The No. 2 pick in the 2020 draft, he is no longer the exciting youngster whose potential had the Warriors and their fans dreaming of stardom. asserted

Warriors → have → stardom

Six years later, he finds himself in a battle to claim the final roster spot as the third-string center. uncertain

he → find → center

“Back then, obviously, he was talented but he was really raw in terms of his ability and feel on the court,” Knicks coach Mike Brown, who coached Wiseman as an assistant with the Warriors, said before the team’s preseason game against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. asserted

who → coach → Arena

“It’s obviously a lot higher now, but he’s also been humbled a little bit with the challenges and the adversity he’s gone through in his career. asserted

he → ’ → career

He understands how hard it is. asserted

it → understand → ?

A humbled James Wiseman knows what this Knicks chance means for him

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