Forward Andrew Wiggins signed a four-year contract extension with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, retaining a key starter for the defending champions round.
The workforce 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 tricky defensive project in serving to the Warriors seize their fourth championship in eight seasons.
“Andrew has been a terrific match for our workforce since his arrival within the Bay Area virtually 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 workforce for the following a number of years.”
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—@warriors
Golden State acquired Wiggins in a commerce from Minnesota forward of the deadline in February 2020 and he shortly discovered his approach 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 received 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 data of the state of affairs mentioned. Poole’s deal was anticipated to be full Sunday.
The Warriors open the season with a hoop ceremony and recreation with the Lakers at dwelling Tuesday night time.