Golden State Warriors are headed to their sixth NBA final in eight years; therefore, proving the fact that the dynasty is far from over. It was a season that saw the Dubs regain their full strength, as well as several unsung heroes, emerged from the shadows. Andrew Wiggins was one of the unsung stars that aided the team in reaching the Finals.
Wiggins made such great strides as a solid two-way player that he was selected for his first All-Star game. The Warriors would not have made it this far without his supplementary offense and relentless defense. Wiggins hushed his naysayers after months of speculation surrounding whether he would fit into the Warriors’ battle plan. To sum it up, he fit perfectly like a glove.
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Steve Kerr, the Warriors’ head coach, remarked on how well third-year Warrior has performed these playoffs. ?Wiggs has just been a perfect fit and we wouldn?t be here without him, that?s for sure.?
Steve Kerr on the Finals:
“We would not be here without Andrew Wiggins.”
(via ESPN) pic.twitter.com/88gG3z0kXv
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 2, 2022
Wiggins has ignited a fire within himself as well as the Bay Area, as seen by his unrivaled confidence on a nightly basis. He’s become an essential part of Kerr’s game plan, and how he performs in the finals will be pivotal to the Warriors’ success.
Twitter mocked the Warriors following Steve Kerr’s comments on Andrew Wiggins
Steve Kerr made sure to give Andrew Wiggins his flowers; however, Twitter was divided by the coach’s remarks about Wiggins.
He wouldn’t be there without Bambam and K-pop
— Only-Franz (@Franztastic22) June 2, 2022
Warriors fans going to riot when Wiggins win FMVP
— I Speak For The Streets (@marl0stanfield_) June 2, 2022
Said the same thing to KD. Some people always choose to forget that the Warriors asked KD for help twice. 1st was in 2016 when they played a perfect regular-season and were beaten by Cleveland in the Finals. 2nd was when KD was injured in 2019, and they faced the Raptors.
— Axe mit Axel (@axe_mit) June 2, 2022
Don’t be surprised when he take that FMVP from Steph🤷🏾♂️
— Walter VII (@VIIwalter) June 2, 2022
https://twitter.com/ReddishBurner/status/1532163431012478978
Klay Thompson ? Literally missed the playoffs the last 2 years because he was out lol
— mrSir😁 (@MrLovey_Dovey) June 2, 2022
Wiggins is a man reborn
Andrew Wiggins’ meteoric climb this year cannot be overlooked. In his 8-year NBA career, he had only appeared in one postseason series prior to this season. In 2018, his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, was almost swept in the opening round against the Houston Rockets. He did not see playoffs basketball until this year, with a team he rediscovered himself, the Golden State Warriors.
The 27-year-old now prepares for his first NBA Finals. Wiggins may never attain the superstardom that seemed to be his destiny when he was selected 1st overall in the 2014 NBA Draft. The Canadian, however, is evolving into a more dynamic player. He has clearly matured and become a more reliable defender since his stint in Minnesota.
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He has also had the opportunity to learn from the best in the game, which has allowed him to significantly boost his shooting numbers. Training alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson has improved his three-point shooting; nonetheless, his engagement on both sides of the court is what demonstrates his worth.
At 1.09 points per shot, Andrew Wiggins is having the most efficient season of his career. I was curious how much of his shooting success could be traced back to improved shot quality, so I made a thread about it. pic.twitter.com/3H2L4M4FnJ
— Todd Whitehead (@CrumpledJumper) May 27, 2022
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Wiggins will be thrilled to be a part of it all on basketball’s grandest stage; however, the NBA Finals are a whole different pressure test. If Wiggins, however, continues to be as good as he has been these playoffs, his thirst will be quenched ? for the time being.