He originally questioned the Warriors craft for Andrew Wiggins, but NBC Sports’ Tom Haberstroh is starting to make his way.
“I admit, I haven’t seen Andrew Wiggins being a great fit alongside the other big three,” Haberstroh told NBC Sports Bay Area, “basically because I think they need more defense and Andrew Wiggins hasn’t shown consistent defense in his career. in the NBA He played a little better at Golden State, and certainly when he’s surrounded by more talent, I think his game will rise to the level they need for him.
“He shot a little better from the center. He’s not a 3-point knockdown shooter yet. His numbers have gone up a bit in a Golden State uniform, but really the best solution is just the position. They needed to a three “.
Wiggins, 25, averaged 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.6 assists with 45.7% of field shots and 33.9% 3-point shots in 12 games with the Warriors after being was acquired by the Minnesota Timberwolves in early February. In those 12 games, he recorded five blocks in one game and four steals in another, suggesting his defensive potential.
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Very little of that production took place with Steph Curry and / or Draymond Green, and none of that happened with Klay Thompson. Wiggins should have the advantage of playing with all three early next season. It will be the third or fourth option in attack and should be able to take advantage of the best distance he has ever experienced on a professional level.
That is, if he’s still on the Warriors.
“Andrew Wiggins, for me, is a viable option for the three positions,” continued Haberstroh, “but I think they will be interested to see what they can achieve in the commercial market if they get the # 1 overall pick – just to see what they can find. on the market to move up to the veteran position. Because Andrew Wiggins has been in the playoffs, but he’s not a guy who’s been tested for the championship, and he certainly hasn’t been at the All-Star level of caliber. So maybe they can get it with adding that number 1 pick ever if they get it.
“Andrew Wiggins – he’s a high-level player, a guy with a lot of athleticism. But for me, he didn’t keep that promise. Maybe he will in Steve Kerr’s system.”
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The Warriors will find out exactly where their pick falls in the first round when the NBA Draft lottery takes place on August 20. It’s guaranteed to be one of the top five selections, but obviously the higher the choice, the more value it will have. .
Full Golden State is probably the best situation for Wiggins to live up to his potential, but it’s possible we’ll never find out.
