Warriors Rumors: GS Assured Andrew Wiggins They Did not Commerce for Him to Flip Contract

Warriors Rumors: GS Assured Andrew Wiggins They Didn't Trade for Him to Flip Contract

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When the Golden State Warriors acquired Andrew Wiggins in a February 2020 commerce, they assured his camp he was going to stay with the workforce, ESPN’s Zach Lowe mentioned on The Lowe Publish podcast (h/t RealGM).

Folks round Wiggins have been reportedly “frightened” that he can be flipped to a different workforce after his commerce from the Minnesota Timberwolves, however the Warriors mentioned he was there to remain.

“[Wiggins’ camp] wished some indication from the Warriors that they really preferred Andrew Wiggins the basketball participant, they usually received it,” Lowe mentioned (on the 58: 35 mark).

Golden State was rewarded for its technique as Wiggins earned his first All-Star choice in 2021-22, ending the 12 months with averages of 17.2 factors and 4.5 rebounds per sport. He has been a key a part of the workforce’s run to the 2022 NBA Finals.

Wiggins averaged over 20 factors per sport in three of his first six seasons within the NBA, however the 27-year-old has turn into extra of a whole participant with improved effectivity and higher defensive effort. He shot a profession excessive 39.3 p.c from deep this season, whereas his 5.1 win shares have been additionally a private finest, per Basketball Reference. 

The 2014 No. 1 total choose joined Golden State within the midst of a misplaced season after the departure of Kevin Durant, with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson lacking time as a consequence of accidents. The squad had the worst document within the NBA at 15-50.

Many anticipated Wiggins to be packaged in a deal for an additional star to pair with Curry, however Golden State held onto the ahead.

The choice has the workforce 4 wins away from its fourth championship in eight years.    


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