James Wieman has been ruled out of the season due to injury on his knee and has been confirmed that further surgery will not be done.
Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury on his right knee and has been confirmed that he will go ahead with his rehabilitation.
Wiseman has been improving and trying to get back to the team from a meniscus repair he had last year April.
The recent swelling in his right knee is now a hindrance for him to make a return this season and there are no plans for further surgery.
Golden State Warrior coach Steve Kerr stated that they trying to protect Wiseman’s future as he admit feeling sorry for him.
He added that the long-term health of Wiseman looks good but the decision made was for his best interest.
“Ultimately, very simple: We’re protecting James’ future,” coach Steve Kerr said. “It makes the most sense to take this route. Again, I feel terrible for James. He’s been through so much already in just two seasons. But, his long-term health looks good, the knee looks sound. It’s just a decision that makes the most sense for his own best interest, and his as well.”
Wiseman, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft, missed the first 73 games of the season and had his rookie season cut short with the meniscus injury. Wiseman averaged 17 points and 9.7 rebounds in three G League games earlier this month before the swelling slowed his return process.
Wiseman will remain in the Bay Area to continue his rehab, which will include strength and conditioning and rest.
