Golden State Warriors star forward Andrew Wiggins recently dealt with a major loss. His father, Mitchell Wiggins, passed away at the age of 64. Andrew is the youngest son of the former Houston Rockets guard, who was the silver medalist with Team USA at the 1982 FIBA World Championship. Let’s explore the Warriors forward’s family history.
While Andrew and Mitchell are the only NBA players in their family, the Warriors forward’s brother, Nicholas Wiggins, last played for the Pacific Caesar Surabaya in the Indonesian Basketball League in 2024. The 2022 NBA champion’s mother, Marita Payne-Wiggins, represented Canada at the 1984 Summer Olympics in the track and field event.
A Look At Andrew Wiggins’ NBA Career
In the 2014 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected Andrew Wiggins first overall. He was the second Canadian player to be selected number one back-to-back years after Anthony Bennett in 2013. Wiggins was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a three-team trade involving the Philadelphia 76ers in August.
Wiggins started all 82 games for the Wolves in his rookie season, averaging 16.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.1 assists on 43.7% field goal shooting. After winning the Rookie of the Year award in 2015, Wiggins registered his career-high scoring with 23.6 points per game in his third season.
Andrew Wiggins’ Trade To The Golden State Warriors
Despite his decent scoring performances, the Timberwolves qualified for the playoffs once in 2018. In February 2020, Wiggins was traded to the Golden State Warriors and played a pivotal role in the Dubs’ 2022 NBA championship win. In October 2022, Wiggins signed a four-year, $109 million contract with the Warriors.
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Who Is Andrew Wiggins’ Brother, Nick?
Andrew Wiggins has two elder brothers, Mitchell Jr. and Nicholas (Nick). While his eldest brother played for Southeastern University, the 33-year-old is a professional basketball player. He played for Vincennes, Wabash Valley, and Wichita State in college.
Nick went undrafted in the 2014 NBA Draft, where Andrew was the first pick, and played for the Sacramento Kings in the 2014 summer league. After playing one year in Germany, he joined the Idaho Stampede of the NBA Development League. In his career, Nick played in New Zealand, Australia, Macedonia, Canada, and Indonesia.
When Did Mitchell Wiggins Pass Away?
The 2022 NBA All-Star’s father, Mitchell, passed away on September 9, 2024. Andrew missed a few games in the 2023-24 season due to his father’s serious medical condition. The Wiggins family held a private funeral in his honor, and Andrew’s brother, Nick Wiggins, penned a heartfelt note for his father.
Apart from his two brothers, Andrew Wiggins has three sisters: Stephanie, Angelica, and Taya. The Warriors guard has been dating Mychal Johnson since 2013, and they have two daughters together, Amyah and Alayah Wiggins.
In November 2022, Wiggins scored 22 points on 6-of-11 shooting from three-point range and, along with Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, combined for an NBA record 23 made three-pointers. With Klay Thompson’s exit from the franchise after 13 years, Andrew Wiggins will play an important role in the upcoming season.
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