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Golden State Warriors: 3 reasons to rally behind Andrew Wiggins

By Tony Pesta

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 18: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Toronto Raptors on January 18, 2020 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - JANUARY 18: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during the game against the Toronto Raptors on January 18, 2020 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2020 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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2. Better fit

Whether you wanted to admit or not, D’Angelo Russell was not a good fit for the Golden State Warriors. The team didn’t need any help in the backcourt with the already existing star power of the Splash Brothers.

Rather, a consistent scorer at the forward position is what the Dubs needed. Andrew Wiggins will be filling in for Kevin Durant and Harrison Barnes, likely falling somewhere in between the talent level of those two.

This season, Wiggins is averaging 22.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting. He has consistently scored the ball at a high rate since his rookie season and will be a reliable offensive weapon for the Dubs.

There will be no trouble playing Wiggins alongside Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. The Dubs will not have to make any major adjustments to their system or worry about staggering playing time between their guards.

Wiggins will be able to pick and choose his spots with the Warriors. He won’t be forced to create his own shot all the time as the Dubs prioritize ball movement over all else.

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