James Wiseman has NBA fans excited after the Pacers game

On Tuesday night, the Indiana Pacers opened the preseason with a matchup against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena in Georgia.

In the offseason, the Pacers signed James Wiseman, making this his debut with the team.

Wiseman finished the game with eight points and four rebounds while shooting 4/4 from the field in 16 minutes of playing time.

Many fans reacted enthusiastically to Wiseman’s performance.

@_Facci: “I’ve already seen enough of James Wiseman to be excited for Indiana to unleash his potential!”

Wiseman went 4-4 from the field and had 8 points and 4 rebounds, including 2 plays on the offensive glass.

He also meshed well with the starters tonight and didn’t look out of place.”

@PacersStatsMuse: “James Wiseman may be the greatest Pacer to ever wear #13.”

@EmceeDfs: “Future Allstar James Wiseman”

@27woorld: “James Wiseman 1st game as pacer:

15 minutes
8 points
4 rebounds
4/4 FG
+7

It’s a good feeling to see him rewarded as he runs across the floor. No more Marcus Sasser and Killian Hayes”

@Sageof6turtles: “James Wiseman was actually the goat he needed to play with a real player. Not “Curry” and “Cade””

Wiseman was the second pick in the 2020 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors.

His career averages are 9.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 56.0% from the field in 147 games.

The Pacers will play their first game of the regular season when they host the Detroit Pistons on October 23rd.