I think Anthony Edwards has the best chance of being a star in the draft, and I also believe that LaMelo Ball has the most raw potential to hit the highest ceiling. But when it comes to a player who can help the Warriors most right now (which is hard for ANY 19-year-old rookie to do), who has a very high ceiling, and who has perhaps the highest floor of any top prospect, I'm really coming around on Wiseman.
You hear comparisons physically to David Robinson and a ceiling skills-wise of Chris Bosh. Yes, if he came close to either of those players, then he should be the sure-fire No.1 selection.
But even if he does not reach the potential so many hope for, he still is a guy that should defend the rim, rebound, run the floor, and finish above the rim. The Warriors currently do not have anyone on the roster that can do all those things, while also standing 7-foot-1. In fact, the Warriors have not had a player like this in the Steve Kerr era.
So much is made of the small-ball revolution the Warriors perfected, but perhaps some of that is because they have never had a big man as talented as Wiseman. Could the Warriors end up regretting not taking Edwards or Ball? Absolutely.
Both are riskier selections when it comes to the inefficiencies in their shot, lack of motor on defense and some reports behind-the-scenes concerns. If either one of them overcomes those issues, then they are primed to be superstars.
But if Wiseman can do all the things I listed before, and in a dream world, develop a consistent outside shot over the next few years, he has the potential to become one of the best big men in the game.