For the first time in his career, Andrew Wiggins started on the bench

A first in the career ofAndrew Wiggins, this night against the Clippers. After 656 games started as a starter, the Warriors winger came off Steve Kerr's bench. The latter preferred to place in his five Brandin Podziemskiwhile Jonathan Kuminga regained the place of Draymond Greensuspended.

If this second choice seems natural, the first is more resounding, but is part of the current dynamic of the Californian coach, who has been talking about these possible adjustments for several days, to sanction his executives. Earlier in the week, against the Suns, he removed Andrew Wiggins and Kevon Looney from the major five in the second half, then left Klay Thompson on the bench at the end of the match.

A 10th different starting five

Why did you go even further against the Clippers, by aligning this 10th different five this season? “ We needed a change. I feel like Brandin brings us an additional creator in the five. He's clearly a great rebounder, he fights, he's a great defender “, justifies the technician.

A way to indirectly target his usual starting winger who, in addition to posting his lowest career points average, sees his rebound average stagnate. Where the rookie, who plays less and is much smaller than him, is already more active in this important sector for Golden State.

A five in place for the next matches

He demonstrated it again last night by finishing as the best rebounder in his team, with 7 catches, while having the most playing time (35 minutes), but he had much more difficulty expressing himself in attack (4 points at 2/11). Andrew Wiggins came off the bench to contribute 9 points (4/9) and 3 rebounds, but 5 fouls in 22 minutes.

The other new kid in the Warriors' five, Jonathan Kuminga, scored 15 points. “ JK deserves his minutes, in the absence of Draymond, the moment is perfect for him to show himself “, wishes Steve Kerr, who thinks that this group “ can really be found “.

He appreciates being able to take Chris Paul and Dario Saric off his bench. to anchor this five “. “ We have wealth. Release Wings and Moses (Moody) off the bench, these guys are damn good players. I really think we're going to make a series “, says Steve Kerr again, who hears “ to take a look at » to this readjusted formation at least for the next matches.