James Wiseman sees Pistons stint as a 'rookie year'

Former second overall pick James Wiseman is looking at his stint with the Detroit Pistons as a rookie year, following a rocky start to his NBA career which featured constant injuries and a midseason trade from the Golden State Warriors. He tells ESPN that he is taking things one day at a time, setting realistic expectations for himself, and accepting that the process takes time. "It's not going to be now. It's going to be within time, it just takes time within the craft. I just got to keep working. That's it." Meanwhile, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo has revealed that he sees similarity in playstyle between him and WNBA's A'ja Wilson. Both bigs are two-time league MVPs who can dominate from the inside and shoot from beyond the arc. Antetokounmpo is among the frontrunners for his third NBA MVP award, an honor he has won twice in a row in the past. However, the Greek Freak brushes off the individual recognition and prioritizes his team's success.

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