Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors acquired Andrew Wiggins from the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday in the D’Angelo Russell trade. Some believe Wiggins will play a similar role Harrison Barnes served for the Dubs during his time in Golden State.
Kerr talked about the differences between Wiggins and Barnes with Warriors reporters on Friday:
Steve Kerr discusses the idea that Andrew Wiggins will slide into a Harrison Barnes-like role for the Warriors: “The difference is Harrison was so physically strong we could play him at the four and he could guard 4s and centers.” pic.twitter.com/ShPBpqDN1y
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 7, 2020
Wiggins, the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, hasn’t lived up to expectations. While he can no doubt score the ball with the best of them and get to the rim at will with his nuclear athleticism, Wiggins is a negative on defense and doesn’t seem to have the motor it takes to become a superstar in the NBA despite having all the talent in the world.
Wiggins is averaging 22.4 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists this season. The 24-year-old is shooting 44.4 percent from the field, 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.0 percent from the free-throw line.
The newest Warrior has one of the worst contracts in the NBA. He’s making $27.5 million this season and owed $29.5 million in 2020-21.
Warriors fans are definitely curious and anxious to see how Wiggins looks next season alongside Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Draymond Green. As for this season, the swingman will get to take as many shots as he wants for the Dubs in a lost season for Kerr’s group.
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