Wiseman finally made a comeback after 11 months of recuperation. In his G-League debut, Wiseman played 20 minutes, shooting 7-of-13, 0-of-2 from three-point range, 2-of-2 from the free throw line, cutting 18 points and 6 boards, plus-minus +9. Wiseman performed well, but unfortunately the Warriors also happened to have a game that night, and Kerr did not know Wiseman's performance at the first time.
Two days later, the Warriors will be at home against the Bucks. Warriors coach Kerr gave a media interview before the game. Cole said he was excited to watch the video of Wiseman competing for the first time in 11 years.
"I'm excited to see him on the field," Cole said. "I watched the video and he looked happy. It looked like he was excited and in good action. It's been a long 11 months for him. Wiseman is happy to be back on the court.
Wiseman himself said returning to the field "felt like a dream". He overcame his nervousness, smiled before and after the game, and his joy was palpable after grabbing a rebound and scoring a quick dunk. It's easy to see that he's happy to be back on the field.
For Cole, Wiseman's stat sheet may not be important. Wiseman has not played since undergoing surgery on the right meniscus last April. After 11 months, Wiseman returned from injury, and Kerr wanted to see wiseman's specific performance on the court, and the coach was very satisfied with what he saw on the tape.
"I think his movement is very good," Cole said. "Running around on the pitch, scoring in transitions. He looked very comfortable. There didn't seem to be anything holding him back, and that was the focus of the first game. ”
Since being sent down to the Santa Cruz Warriors, the Golden State Warriors have only arranged two games for Wiseman in the development league. Kerr has yet to talk to Wiseman about his Friday night performance, but Kerr will be on the sidelines Monday to watch his G-League game, which is expected to be attended by Warriors players as well. From this point of view, the day of Wiseman's return is getting closer and closer. Before playing against defending champion Milwaukee Bucks, Kerr used the word "soon."