It is still early in the 2020-21 NBA season, but James Wiseman has shown he has immense promise to be an elite player at the center position. And while he's faced his share of ups and downs in his young career, even getting benched for Kevon Looney, the potential is very clearly there.

For card collectors, that's music to your ears. There may be a new player that needs to be added to everyone's list. Here are three reasons why James Wiseman needs to be the next player for you to add to your growing card collection.

His Versatile Offensive Game

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Few things affect basketball card value like a player's opportunity. His offensive game has been showcased more than anticipated thus far, starting a handful of games for the Warriors. He can score from inside and out, showing traditional big man scoring with a decent jump shot from the outside. With the way Golden State orchestrates on offense, it allows Wiseman to play at an even higher level, giving him more touches with the basketball. Once the team is back at full strength with the return of Klay Thompson next season, Wiseman will have plenty of room to operate his offensive arsenal to complement the Splash Brothers with all the space he could possibly imagine.

James Wiseman's Takeover Potential

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He can play the game, but he displays highlight plays: Wiseman's versatility shows much more than post moves and outside jump shots. The kid shows great athleticism and puts on a show when he gets to the rim. When Wiseman puts the ball on the floor, there is no stopping him when he makes his mind up. He can get into the middle of the lane and drive aggressively for a ferocious jam. Wiseman shows great body control at the rim and look as if he has made his move over a million times. Within a few years, Wiseman will continue to develop and raise many eyebrows the more he rocks the rim.

Dynamic talents often get shown the most NBA card hobby love. If James Wiseman can continue making eye-popping plays as he comes into his own, his card will erupt in value.

 

Being On the Warriors

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One major boon with investing in James Wiseman is that Golden State definitely envisions him as a major piece to lead the post-Stephen Curry era. Taking over as the face of the most successful franchise of the past decade will instantly make James Wiseman one of the sought-after stars in the league.

Given how the franchise has operated throughout the Curry dynasty shows they can make the right moves to maximize the talent on their roster.

This of course hinges on whether he can reach his immense promise. But as things stand, the opportunities that surround James Wiseman have him set up to be a star. For NBA card investors, bidding early on a prospect that has the potential to wreak havoc and all the tools to succeed is the smartest gamble you can make.