Andrew Wiggins appreciation thread!

LoveMyRaps · Post #1 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 4:45 am

I've been driving that Wiggins bandwagon on this entire forum since Day 1.
Literally everyone here counted this man out, with the exception of a small group of smart minded individuals.

He's gone toe-to-toe with one of the best players in the league in Tatum and has arguably been the better player of the two. He's had Tatum in shambles. Tatum has had no answer for him & continues to struggle mightily with Wiggins as his primary defender.

I'm so proud of Wiggins. It's crazy because I've watched this guy forever, well before he came to the NBA, and honestly believe he still doesn't give it his all. Like I truly believe he has another gear or two to his game. He can definitely assert himself even more if he wants. (I know I'm not the only one that shares this sentiment. Jimmy Butler would agree.)

Wiggins is CLEARLY the second best player on this Warriors team and if the Warriors end up winning the chip, Wiggins stock will rise meteorically. He has gotten better and better as the playoffs have progressed. And it's become abundantly clear that he's a big time player that shines brighter as the stakes get higher.

Please give this man the respect he deserve and give credit where it's due.

(Also... F*** that Goofy Stephen Ass Smith. Idiot had the audacity to call Wiggins out on Thursday's show and suggested Poole was the better player of the two in this series. Dude hates Canadian players with a passion. That goof is as ignorant as they come. Pay him no mind!)

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Onus · Post #2 » by **Onus** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 4:47 am

Absolutely Wiggins has been rock solid these playoffs and has been the 2nd best player for the dubs throughout the playoffs. He's been everything that we need

JimmyPlopper · Post #3 » by **JimmyPlopper** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 4:49 am

Really happy for him. He's very nice and a very good player.

azcatz11 · Post #4 » by **azcatz11** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 4:50 am

He’s grown into his body at 27. He’s a physical specimen and his game will age like a fine wine.

Young Stapler · Post #5 » by **Young Stapler** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 4:51 am

He has been so good on offense AND defense.

Loaded_Hollows · Post #6 » by **Loaded_Hollows** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 4:51 am

Athletic freak. And has been coming up big when it matters. Warriors are lucky to have him.

Admiral-Kizaru · Post #7 » by **Admiral-Kizaru** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 4:55 am

He's been the second best player on the dubs, and the gap is as wide as a lake. His All-around game and his ballsy hustle plays have helped the warriors so much. Those rebounds he pulled down when it seemed like the Celtics were on their way to pulling away in the 4th was one of the biggest moments in the game.

Post #8 » by **GeorgeMarcus** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 4:56 am

I'm happy for him but my opinion of his basketball skills haven't changed THAT much from his time with Minny. He didn't look very good in GS until the cavalry came. I do appreciate that he transitioned into this lower volume role where his shot selection/efficiency have improved as has his defensive focus. Some 20ppg scorers become complacent in reduced roles so I think it speaks to Wig's team first mentality, which is a valuable contribution in itself

Is he a worthy NBA started? Yes. Is he justifying his pre draft hype or demonstrating elite individual impact? No. I think most teams would be happy to have him on their roster at like 40-50% of his current salary

G35 · Post #9 » by **G35** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 4:59 am

He has been the most consistent...not the best...but he's been engaged in all the games I've seen him play. His defense and his rebounding have been crucial for the Warriors. He's just very active on the court....

lars_rosenberg · Post #10 » by **lars_rosenberg** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:02 am

He's been for sure the most consistent Warrior besides Steph in these playoffs and probably in the whole season.

I feared he would pull a Harrison Barnes in the finals, but he's been very good so far.

For the first time since his rookie years I can say that he is worth his contract.
Lock down defender who can score reliably from all positions and rebounds well for his position. That's rare.

I don't think the Warriors would be in the finals without Wiggins.

Crazy-Canuck · Post #11 » by **Crazy-Canuck** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:03 am

GeorgeMarcus wrote:I'm happy for him but my opinion of his basketball skills haven't changed THAT much from his time with Minny. He didn't look very good in GS until the cavalry came. I do appreciate that he transitioned into this lower volume role where his shot selection/efficiency have improved as has his defensive focus. Some 20ppg scorers become complacent in reduced roles so I think it speaks to Wig's team first mentality, which is a valuable contribution in itself

Is he a worthy NBA started? Yes. Is he justifying his pre draft hype or demonstrating elite individual impact? No. I think most teams would be happy to have him on their roster at like 40-50% of his current salary

You think wiggins is a 12M/year player? Even oubre got like 14M.

Badly Browned · Post #12 » by **Badly Browned** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:05 am

I'd agree Wiggin's handle and vision has still never particularly improved from his MIN days, but he's finally leveraging his length and athleticism on the defensive end and on the glass.

It's letting him impact games even when he's not explosive offensively (though bringing a steady 17 pts a game all year).

Ein Sof · Post #13 » by **Ein Sof** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:08 am

Crazy how he was a bust and a loser, until he came to the best system in the league. Now all of a sudden he's a beast and a winner.

:dontknow:

Post #14 » by **GeorgeMarcus** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:11 am

Crazy-Canuck wrote:
GeorgeMarcus wrote:I'm happy for him but my opinion of his basketball skills haven't changed THAT much from his time with Minny. He didn't look very good in GS until the cavalry came. I do appreciate that he transitioned into this lower volume role where his shot selection/efficiency have improved as has his defensive focus. Some 20ppg scorers become complacent in reduced roles so I think it speaks to Wig's team first mentality, which is a valuable contribution in itself

Is he a worthy NBA started? Yes. Is he justifying his pre draft hype or demonstrating elite individual impact? No. I think most teams would be happy to have him on their roster at like 40-50% of his current salary

You think wiggins is a 12M/year player? Even oubre got like 14M.

I view him as a 14-16M kind of player. The Oubre contract was a really bad decision

JimmyPlopper · Post #15 » by **JimmyPlopper** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:13 am

Imagine if the Sixers could trade Tobias Harris for Andrew Wiggins

Jables · Post #16 » by **Jables** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:20 am

You know considering I was arguing with people that said Curry was washed all season, we need a Curry appreciation thread more than this anti-vaxxer "All Star" treated with kiddy gloves. But if Green is a basketball savant to some people I can see why Wiggins is awe-inspiring.

baldur · Post #17 » by **baldur** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:30 am

GeorgeMarcus wrote:I'm happy for him but my opinion of his basketball skills haven't changed THAT much from his time with Minny. He didn't look very good in GS until the cavalry came. I do appreciate that he transitioned into this lower volume role where his shot selection/efficiency have improved as has his defensive focus. Some 20ppg scorers become complacent in reduced roles so I think it speaks to Wig's team first mentality, which is a valuable contribution in itself

Is he a worthy NBA started? Yes. Is he justifying his pre draft hype or demonstrating elite individual impact? No. I think most teams would be happy to have him on their roster at like 40-50% of his current salary

He is gonna get a similar contract if not better. Whoever says he is worth 14M is just delusional.

Coxy · Post #18 » by **Coxy** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:33 am

He's been absolutely fabulous for us. Wiggins and Kuminga for D-Lol? Mmhmmmm

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GeorgeSears · Post #19 » by **GeorgeSears** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:41 am

He's an ideal 4th option on a team. He's excelling in that role.

Post #20 » by **GeorgeMarcus** » Sat Jun 11, 2022 5:44 am

baldur wrote:
GeorgeMarcus wrote:I'm happy for him but my opinion of his basketball skills haven't changed THAT much from his time with Minny. He didn't look very good in GS until the cavalry came. I do appreciate that he transitioned into this lower volume role where his shot selection/efficiency have improved as has his defensive focus. Some 20ppg scorers become complacent in reduced roles so I think it speaks to Wig's team first mentality, which is a valuable contribution in itself

Is he a worthy NBA started? Yes. Is he justifying his pre draft hype or demonstrating elite individual impact? No. I think most teams would be happy to have him on their roster at like 40-50% of his current salary

He is gonna get a similar contract if not better. Whoever says he is worth 14M is just delusional.

He might get a max but I sure wouldn't want to be the team to give it to him... Wasn't that long ago he was traded with 2 FRPs to land another bad contract in D'Lo :lol:

Obviously that was an incredible trade for the Dubs and not indicative of his value, but I'm def not buying that he's suddenly worthy of a max. All kinds of players have looked great next to Steph in the Warriors system