Golden State Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob was among those in the organization who initially believed D'Angelo Russell was the kind of impact player the Dubs needed in Kevin Durant's absence. But while Lacob acknowledged Russell played well for the Warriors when he was healthy, he noted the decision to trade him to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Andrew Wiggins was based on fit (via The Athletic):

“We thought (acquiring Russell in a sign-and-trade) was a great opportunity to be able to get a player in the wake of losing a Kevin Durant. To get anything of that quality was just an advantage. Whether it worked out or not. We did not do it just for that reason. But we did it because we thought he could potentially be a part of what we were building for the future.

“That wasn’t without risk. We all understood that he was another guard, so we had to wait and see how it all worked out. I think as time went on we obviously began to take a little bit different look at the whole thing in terms of the fit. And even though he’s a good guy and really performed quite well for us, I think we all made the decision that perhaps there was a better fit out there than that. Maybe it could have worked out, but we made the decision – right or wrong, we’ll find out – that (Andrew) Wiggins would be the better fit for us. And we think it’s a great fit, actually.”

Wiggins had made a positive first impression with the Warriors.

The former No. 1 overall pick was averaging 19.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals in his first 12 games with the Dubs prior to the suspension of play.

Of course, Lacob's suggestion of “fit” is more indicative of Golden State's hopes. Those hopes are that Wiggins will be the kind of third fiddle the Warriors need when they return fully healthy next season.