Former No. 2 Overall Pick in the NBA Draft Signs With the Indiana Pacers
Throughout the history of the NBA Draft and the thousands of players selected in it, there's a fine line between each of them and what it takes to be considered a boom or a bust.
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For 2020 No. 2 overall pick James Wiseman, many consider him more of a bust after getting selected by the Golden State Warriors.
Injuries have played a major role in Wiseman's career. Playing with the Warriors from 2020 to 2022, Wiseman was fortunate enough to win an NBA championship in his final year with the team.
He's bounced around the league since his time in Golden State, but after being traded from Indiana to Toronto this past season, Wiseman agreed to a contract that will bring him back to the Pacers, per president of basketball operations Kevin Pritchard.
Wiseman suffered a season-ending Achilles tear early last season while playing for the Pacers, leading to Indiana dealing him to the Toronto Raptors.
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Toronto later waived the 24-year-old center in February, and after months of looking for a new team to join, the Pacers agreed to bring him back on Monday.
His career hasn't been what many envisioned after being selected early in 2020, but it appears that franchises in the league are still giving him a chance despite the long list of problems he's had with staying on the court in both college and in the NBA.
Mar 4, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Golden State Warriors center James Wiseman (33) against Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton (22) at Phoenix Suns Arena. © Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The Pacers will look for different answers after long-time center Myles Turner chose to sign with the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency on a four-year, $107 million.
James Wiseman will continue to rehab his Achilles injury, and hopefully get back to full-health for the start of the upcoming season.
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In 148 total games played in the NBA, Wiseman has averaged 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds while shooting 56% from the field.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 7, 2025, where it first appeared.
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