A former No. 1 overall pick in the NBA may finally have a place where he can be the star.
Andrew Wiggins captured a championship in 2022 with Golden State; however, his third home in the league is with the Miami Heat. He was traded from the Bay Area to South Beach on February 6 in a five-team transaction that sent Jimmy Butler to the Warriors. Wiggins, a former Kansas basketball standout, has started 13 games for the Heat since his arrival.
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He’s scored in double figures in 12 of 13 matchups, including eight games with 20 or more points.
NEW SEASON HIGH IN PTS FOR ANDREW WIGGINS ‼️
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— NBA (@NBA) March 24, 2025
Wiggins exploded for Miami in Sunday’s victory over Charolette, eliminating the Hornets from playoff contention.
He recorded a new season-high 42 points on an efficient 16-of-21 shooting from the field. Wiggins knocked down six-of-eight attempts from 3-point range and had three rebounds, five assists, a block, and two steals for the Heat. Miami grabbed a 122-105 win, holding its spot at No. 10 (30-41) in the Eastern Conference. Wiggins has the Heat in the play-in tournament for now.
He is the fifth player in Heat franchise history to have 40+ points, 5+ assists, and 5+ made three-pointers in a game.
Wiggins will lead his new group against his former team on Tuesday as Miami faces off against Golden State.
Stephen M. Smith is a writer for Ball Exclusives. You can follow him him X via @CoachingMSmith.
