Andrew Wiggins is expected to be named the 2015 NBA Rookie of the Year tomorrow, beating out expected contenders such as Chicago Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic and Orlando Magic point guard Elfrid Payton. Wiggins was selected first overall by the Cavaliers then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Kevin Love deal.
NBA: Did Lebron Have A Personal Beef With Andrew Wiggins Even Before Cavs Drafted Him?
The career of Andrew Wiggins will always have that “what if” question to it, meaning what if he stayed in Cleveland with Lebron? How would things have been? Unfortunately we never got to see because of the Wiggins for Kevin Love trade, which on the surface seemed like a good trade for Cleveland to help them win a championship sooner. Apparently though there may have been another reason Bron wanted Wiggins out of Cleveland as well.
NBA Rumor: Andrew Wiggins Will Compete in the Dunk Contest According to His Father
The Dunk Contest has been an absolute snooze fest in the past few years but maybe this young rookie can brighten it up. According to his father, Andrew Wiggins will compete in this year’s dunk contest during All Star weekend.
(Video) NBA: Andrew Wiggins Jumps Over Jazz Defender to Finish Crazy Alley-Oop Dunk!
The Minnesota Timberwolves trade for Andrew Wiggins and co. hasn’t paid off just yet (the team is very young) but they have seen glimpses of pure greatness from the rookie. On Tuesday night during the Timberwolves game against the Utah Jazz, Wiggins showed off his hops during this crazy dunk.
NBA: Kobe Bryant on Andrew Wiggins: “It’s like looking at a reflection of myself 19 years ago”
Kobe Bryant is not only one of the greatest players ever in basketball, he’s also one of the most critical. So for him to say he sees himself in Minnesota Timberwolves rookie, Andrew Wiggins, it really means a lot.
(Video) NBA: Andrew Wiggins Adidas Commercial Clowns Trade From Cavs
Andrew Wiggins is off to a decent start in his NBA career and his off the court success is getting going as well. Adidas dropped their first commercial with Wiggins for the NBA swingman jerseys and they take a little jab at the how the trade from Cleveland worked out. It’s good to see he can have fun with it. Hit the jump.
