In 2022, when the Warriors returned to the top, Andrew Wiggins was very valuable, both in attack and defense. But the rest will be more complicated… The following season, he was notably absent from numerous matches due to his father's health.
At the time, Andrew Wiggins only returned in the playoffs but, lacking rhythm, he could not make the difference. Last season, the dynamic did not reverse as he achieved his worst performance of his career, with only 13.2 points on average. In addition, he missed a few more meetings, always to stay close to his father, who recently passed away.
“I think he will be the first to admit that he did not have his best season”, confirms Warriors GMMike Dunleavy Jr. “He stayed in the room all summer and we feel, somewhat, a different dynamic this year. He's in good shape, ready to go. »
Steve Kerr expects 'big season' from Andrew Wiggins
If he has been losing momentum for two seasons and the coronation of 2022, and will have to emotionally manage the loss of his father, the former Wolves is only 29 years old. He therefore has plenty of time to bounce back and find the wind at his back.
“He looks good physically,” slips Steve Kerr. “I spoke with him and he seems very motivated. He is at peace. He knows that the last two seasons have been complicated, for many reasons, and I think he is ready to return to his level from two years ago. He is at an age where he is at the top physically, we have seen him at this level. He helped us win the title. I expect a big season from him. »
It will be necessary if the Warriors want to go far. The departure of Klay Thompson must be compensated for and having an excellent Andrew Wiggins again would be perfect for the Californians. “There is a void to fill with the absence of Thompson, points to score”insists the Golden State coach. “He showed that he can score 20 points per game and we will lean on him a lot. »
| 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.
