Still an All-Star and NBA champion two years ago, Andrew Wiggins has since lost its splendor. The fault, mainly, of his extra-sporting problems linked to the illness of his father Mitchell, who finally died last month.
We don't know what state of mind the Canadian is in and if, above all, he will manage to find some color. On the side of Steve Kerrwe have in any case a lot of confidence in him, both to overcome this ordeal and to once again become the all-rounder (and star-studded…) that he was the year he won the title of the Warriors.
“ I'm not going to talk about numbers, but I'm just going to talk about his aggression and his peace of mind, which I see in him right now » detailed the coach of Golden Staterather well placed to evoke mourning. “ The last two years have been terribly difficult for Andrew and his family, especially with the death of his father. It was trying for him. It's undeniable: his father's health had an impact on his game and his well-being. But as sad as it is, I hope his father's death brings him some inner peace. From experience, I know that this happens over time. If he has a little freedom, peace of mind and the support of his family… He is an incredible person and an exceptional athlete, who is only 29 years old, so he is in his best years. I think he's going to have a great season.. »
The important thing is the 3-points
Without Klay Thompson, there is now a Stephen Curry lieutenant spot to recover on the Warriors. If Jonathan Kuminga claims it himself, Steve Kerr prefers first to bet on a more seasoned player who has already managed three seasons averaging more than 20 points.
“ He seems comfortable in all aspects of the game » rightly considers his coach. “ Then, let's be honest: with Klay gone, we need him to raise his level of play and become our second option behind Steph. We know he is perfectly capable of it. »
Steve Kerr therefore expects a lot from Andrew Wiggins, and this in one sector in particular: outdoor shooting. One of the keys to the “Dubs” game.
“ I already told him: I want 6 3-pointers per game from him. He's a very good shooter. He was down a bit last season, but since he's been here he's been turning around [38%] behind the arc. So I want a lot of 3-pointers and rim attacks from him, because he also exceeded 80% on free throws in the second half of last season » adds the man who won the Olympic gold medal with Team USA this summer.
| Andrew Wiggins | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2014-15 | MIN | 82 | 36 | 43.7 | 31.0 | 76.0 | 1.6 | 2.9 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 16.9 |
| 2015-16 | MIN | 81 | 35 | 45.9 | 30.0 | 76.1 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 20.7 |
| 2016-17 | MIN | 82 | 37 | 45.2 | 35.6 | 76.0 | 1.2 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 23.6 |
| 2017-18 | MIN | 82 | 36 | 43.8 | 33.1 | 64.3 | 1.0 | 3.4 | 4.4 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 17.7 |
| 2018-19 | MIN | 73 | 35 | 41.2 | 33.9 | 69.9 | 1.1 | 3.7 | 4.8 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 18.1 |
| 2019-20 * | All Teams | 54 | 34 | 44.7 | 33.2 | 70.9 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 5.1 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 21.8 |
| 2019-20 * | MIN | 42 | 35 | 44.4 | 33.1 | 72.0 | 1.1 | 4.1 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 22.4 |
| 2019-20 * | GOS | 12 | 34 | 45.7 | 33.9 | 67.2 | 1.5 | 3.1 | 4.6 | 3.6 | 2.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 19.4 |
| 2020-21 | GOS | 71 | 33 | 47.7 | 38.0 | 71.4 | 1.2 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 2.4 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 18.6 |
| 2021-22 | GOS | 73 | 32 | 46.6 | 39.3 | 63.4 | 1.2 | 3.3 | 4.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 17.2 |
| 2022-23 | GOS | 37 | 32 | 47.3 | 39.6 | 61.1 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 17.1 |
| 2023-24 | GOS | 71 | 27 | 45.3 | 35.8 | 75.1 | 1.5 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 13.2 |
| Total | 706 | 34 | 44.9 | 35.4 | 72.2 | 1.3 | 3.2 | 4.5 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 18.5 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
