Golden State Warriors: 3 X-Factors that will determine success

1. Andrew Wiggins’ consistency

At this point in Andrew Wiggins’ career, we can pretty much count on him for 20 points per game. The question is, will he score efficiently when it counts? And, will he actually impact the rest of the game with his physical build.

Wiggins is gifted with natural athleticism and length. He has everything you would suspect from an elite 3-and-D prospect but has yet to reach his full potential. Much of this can be attributed to his low energy level and lack of consistency.

We have to assume the Warriors are the best franchise to push Wiggins to the limit. A bit of barking from Draymond Green might be all it takes to bring the best out of Wiggins. At his best, the former No. 1 pick can score in bunches and act as a lockdown perimeter presence.

Thus far in the preseason, Wiggins has looked more engaged. Yet, this is something we have seen from him in spurts throughout the years. Until we see him do this consistently, the Warriors will constantly wonder which version of Wiggins will show up each night.