SAN FRANCISCO –
Forward Andrew Wiggins signed a four-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, holding a key starter for the defending champions round.
The group introduced his signing.
A primary-time All-Star final season, the 27-year-old Wiggins reached the playoffs for simply the second time in his eight-year profession and infrequently took on a troublesome defensive project in serving to the Warriors seize their fourth championship in eight seasons.
He averaged 17.2 factors, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.04 steals enjoying 31.9 minutes over 73 video games and all begins to assist lead the Warriors again to the playoffs after dropping within the 2021 play-in spherical.
“Andrew has been a terrific match for our group since his arrival within the Bay Area nearly three years in the past,” basic supervisor Bob Myers mentioned. “His first ever championship final season earned him the admiration of many across the league and solidified his stature as an impactful two-way participant within the NBA. We’re excited that he’ll be part of our group for the subsequent a number of years.”
Golden State acquired Wiggins in a commerce from Minnesota forward of the deadline in February 2020 and he rapidly discovered his method alongside Stephen Curry and Draymond Green — now not needing to be the face of a franchise as he was with the Timberwolves. It wasn’t till final season that Wiggins lastly obtained to play with Klay Thompson, who missed greater than 2 1/2 years with two severe accidents that required surgical procedure.
In addition, guard Jordan Poole was near finalizing a four-year extension, an individual with direct information of the scenario mentioned. Poole’s deal was anticipated to be full Sunday.
The Warriors open the season with a hoop ceremony and sport with the Lakers at residence Tuesday night time.