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NBA season preview: 5 big questions for Golden State Warriors

By Nick Villano

Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors stands at have court inside the logo and looks on against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on April 27, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors stands at have court inside the logo and looks on against the Dallas Mavericks during the first half of an NBA basketball game at Chase Center on April 27, 2021 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22): (Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports) /

4. What is Andrew Wiggins?

Andrew Wiggins has been a man of headlines this offseason. His vaccination status and his desire to get around his status were talked about ad nauseam. Now he’s vaccinated and ready to go. It doesn’t matter what motivated him to get it, it only matters that he got it and he’s ready to play in the NBA this season.

The former first-overall pick never came close to his ceiling. He was supposed to be an elite defender who could score 20 points per game. Now, his scoring is pretty good with 19.5 points per game over his career, but his defense is suspect at best. He seems to be a frustrating player who should be in his prime right now, but he still makes rookie mistakes from time to time.

Where does Wiggins fit on this team? Is he considered the future with some of the young players, or is he someone who will go off in the sunset when the next era of Warriors are ready to play? He’s going to turn 27 years old this season, and that might be where a player hits his peak. If this is Wiggins’ peak, then it really isn’t something a team can build around completely.

The real question is whether Wiggins can perform when it actually matters. He’s never been on a true contender. He has five career playoff games. He hasn’t played a game that really mattered since he was with Kansas. Can he turn it on? Does he have that switch? Andrew Wiggins is a question in of itself.

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