Andrew Wiggins’s acceptance of his role has allowed him to thrive in a way he couldn’t as a No. 1 option
Against Dallas, Kerr is mostly mirroring Wiggins’s minutes to Dončić’s because of his defensive presence. According to NBA.com’s matchup stats, Wiggins has spent 29 minutes and 51 seconds matchup with Dončić through three games. On 134.2 partial possessions in which Wiggins has guarded Luka, Dallas has scored only 133 points, or 0.99 points per possession.
On offense, Wiggins is shooting 41.5% from three, and he’s become adept at leveraging the defensive attention on the Dubs’ shooters to find himself open looks, cuts to the hoop, or even lanes to the offensive glass. While no one is confusing Wiggins with Kevin Durant, his play does bring a certain dynamism to the Warriors. He’s more than only a 3-and-D player.
It’s what the Warriors have needed as they enter a new era of contention. Yes, the core remains one of the best the sport has ever seen. But the supporting cast were largely question marks headed into this season, and even more so after numerous injuries left the rotation in flux headed into the playoffs. As the games have gone on, and the stakes have only risen, certain players have proven themselves to be consequential to success.
“It’s just a testament to the vision of the fit that he was going to be when the trade happened,” Curry said of Wiggins after the game. “We know we needed everybody to step up for us to get back to this stage, and for us to win one playoff series let alone to where we are now.” Wiggins may never quite reach the heights of the Maple Jordan nickname bestowed upon him when he was entering the NBA. And the Warriors certainly haven’t achieved their No. 1 goal quite yet. But both parties are where they expected to be when Wiggins joined the team in February 2020. Golden State is on the cusp of another Finals. And Wiggins is an undeniable catalyst for the team’s current success.
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