Andrew Wiggins: Kobe Is A Tougher Matchup Than LeBron

Andrew Wiggins: Kobe Bryant Is Tougher To Play Against Than LeBron James Is

Dec 14, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (24) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) meet following the game at Target Center. The Lakers defeated the Timberwolves 100-94. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins believes it to be harder guard Kobe Bryant than it is LeBron James.

At this point of their careers, few would argue that Kobe Bryant is a better offensive player than LeBron James.

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The 36-year-old Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard is having a remarkably inefficient season, averaging 24.6 points on 22.8 attempts with a 37.2 field goal percentage. On the other hand, James, still in his prime, is averaging 25.2 points on 18.1 attempts with a 49.4 field goal percentage.

However, it appears Andrew Wiggins is among the few that would still take Kobe over LeBron.

The rookie said Tuesday that it’s harder for him to guard Bryant than it is LeBron.

I asked Wiggins if LeBron was most challenging matchup for him so far b/c of his strength and he replied that Kobe's been toughest so far
— Jerry Zgoda (@JerryZgoda) December 24, 2014

It’s such a stunning admission from Wiggins that it’s fair to wonder whether the rookie is simply paying his respects to Kobe after the veteran said the following to reporters earlier in December.

Kobe: "I remember being Andrew Wiggins...It's like looking at a reflection of myself 19 years ago."
— Serena Winters (@SerenaWinters) December 15, 2014

Or perhaps Wiggins is still peeved that LeBron, you know, is the reason Wiggins isn’t on the Cleveland Cavaliers right now.

Regardless, it’s a ridiculous statement from Wiggins, but hey, he’s only 19, we’ll cut him a break.

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