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Andrew Wiggins has been an unsung hero for the Golden State Warriors throughout these NBA playoffs thus far. Despite facing questions on his status for Game 3, it looks like it's all systems go for the Canadian swingman.
Wiggins had suffered an ankle injury after an untimely twist towards the end of the first half in Game 3. Asked about his first-time All-Star in Wiggins after the contest, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr made the announcement that that fans wanted to hear.
Via NBC Sports Bay Area:
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“I expect him to play,” Kerr said on a video conference call, noting that it's standard procedure for teams to report injuries of any sort. “Technically he's questionable but we expect him to play.”
Here is the late first half play where Andrew Wiggins twisted his left ankle. It has him questionable for Game 3. Wiggins played 20 second half minutes on it. He's long been one of the most durable players in the league. pic.twitter.com/mLiVmXIOH2
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 21, 2022
Andrew Wiggins has averaged 15.0 points and 6.6 rebounds for Golden State while also providing rock-solid defense at the wing position. His value is immense on both ends of the floor as the Warriors look to maintain their switchability on defense when they play small ball. Wiggs' ability to defend larger wings allows them the versatility to adjust their lineups accordingly
The Golden State Warriors are at their best when Andrew Wiggins is playing like an All-Star. If he continues on his path, the Warriors will be tough to stop.
