Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins is heading to his very first All-Star Game this weekend, but even better, he was named a starter thanks to fan voting. By no surprise, teammate and franchise star Stephen Curry will also be on the floor for tip-off in Cleveland, but it appears Wiggins was the one getting all the congratulations.
Warriors players expressed giddiness over Andrew Wiggins landing his first appearance as an All-Star starter. They noted the journey Wiggins took as a No. 1 pick on the young and rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves (2014-20) toward a dependable scorer and defender with the Warriors (2020-22). Nearly 30 minutes passed, though, before anyone in the group chat even acknowledged Curry earning his eighth starting stint for Sunday’s All-Star Game in Cleveland.
“It was hilarious,” Curry told NBA.com. “With our team culture, I wouldn’t expect anything less that we would be that excited about Wiggs and overshadow me. So, there was nothing to it, really.”
After all, Steph is used to being in the All-Star Game. For Wiggins, it's definitely a bigger deal considering his breakout campaign this season for the Warriors. The coaching staff even poked some fun at Curry, playing a video montage of Wiggins highlights, congratulatory messages, and music. At the end, there was a small message to Steph for his All-Star accolades.
The best part is how he handled it. The veteran realizes this moment is huge for Andrew Wiggins. He's letting him have his time in the spotlight. That's the definition of a great teammate.
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