Andrew Wiggins’ status for Game 1 of the playoffs remains up in the air, but everything has been extremely positive in the meantime.
Warriors center Kevon Looney took his assessment of Wiggins a step further. Last season was when Wiggins established himself as someone who can continue the Warriors' dynasty in the present and future. In his age-26 season, he made his first All-Star team, set a new career high as a 3-point shooter by making 39.3 percent of his attempts from deep and locked into being a shutdown defender.
It's impossible to put too many expectations on someone who has missed so much time, and for a delicate reason. In the scrimmages that Wiggins has been a part of, though, Steph Curry sees someone who hasn't lost a step. Looney envisions Wiggins earning his Two-Way Wiggs nickname again much sooner rather than later.
"To have him back for the playoffs is going to be important for our team. The playoffs, teams start taking some things away. Sometimes you got to go get a bucket, and he's one of the best at that." Earlier this season, Wiggins was sidelined for 15 straight games to an adductor injury and two separate illnesses. When he returned, he wasn't quite himself. It took him six games to score at least 20 points again.
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