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Andrew Wiggins Biography And Net Worth

Who is Andrew Wiggins?

Andrew Christian Wiggins is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Golden State Warriors in the NBA. He was the top pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing one year of college basketball with the Kansas Jayhawks.

Andrew Wiggins is a famous basketball player known for his talent and success in the NBA. In this article, RNN talks about his life and career. We’ll also check out how much money he has.

Bio Data

Full Name Andrew Christian Wiggins
Date Of Birth February 23, 1995
Age 28 Years Old
Place Of Birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Gender Male
Height 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight 197 lb (89 kg)
Profession Basketball Player
Net Worth $65 Million
Relationship Status Married

Biography

Wiggins was born in Toronto, Ontario, on February 23, 1995. He grew up in Thornhill, Ontario, specifically in the Vaughan area. His dad is Mitchell Wiggins, who used to play in the NBA and is from the United States. Wiggins’s mom is Marita Payne-Wiggins, who is originally from Barbados and was an Olympic sprinter in track and field, representing Canada. His parents met while they were both student-athletes at Florida State University. He went to Glen Shields Public School for elementary school and attended Vaughan Secondary School for high school.

Wiggins started playing basketball when he was nine years old, and he joined a basketball team for kids under 10 in Toronto. At that time, he was 5 feet 7 inches tall. He managed to dunk a basketball for the first time when he was 13 years old. A year later, he had a growth spurt and became 6 feet 6 inches tall. He made a big impression by breaking a backboard while dunking on a rim at the Dufferin Clark Community Centre in Vaughan.

Early Life Career

Wiggins went to Vaughan Secondary School for the first two years of high school. In his sophomore year, he led the AAAA basketball team to victory, scoring 25 points in the championship game.

Later, he transferred to Huntington Prep School in West Virginia. In junior year, he averaged 24.2 points, 8.5 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 2.7 blocks per game. In senior year, he averaged 23.4 points, 11.2 rebounds, 2.6 blocks, and 2.5 assists per game.

Wiggins was initially expected to be the top prospect for 2014 but moved back to the 2013 class. He needed one more credit to graduate from Huntington Prep. He was ranked above Jabari Parker by ESPN.

After a Sports Illustrated article criticized Canadian basketball and Wiggins’ work ethic, he responded with a 57-point game. He received various awards, including the Naismith College Player of the Year and Mr. Basketball USA.

In college, Wiggins chose Kansas over other schools. He had a notable game where he scored 17 points and grabbed 19 rebounds. His freshman year stats included 17.1 points per game, 5.9 rebounds, and a 34.1% three-point shooting rate. He was nominated for several awards, including the John R. Wooden Men’s Player of the Year. Wiggins also scored 41 points in a game against West Virginia, a record for a Big 12 Conference freshman since 2008.

Professional Career

Andrew Wiggins played for the Minnesota Timberwolves from 2014 to 2020. He was the Rookie of the Year in 2014-2015. He was the first pick in the 2014 NBA draft but got traded to the Timberwolves. In his first NBA game, he scored six points. He had some great scoring moments in the following years. In 2017, he signed a big contract with the Timberwolves.

Wiggins had a career-high of 47 points in 2016 and became an important player for the Timberwolves. In 2020, he achieved his first triple-double. After that, he was traded to the Golden State Warriors.

In his first season with the Warriors, the team didn’t make the playoffs. However, in 2021, Wiggins had a great game with 40 points. The Warriors entered the play-in tournament but didn’t make it to the playoffs. Wiggins had a career-high eight threes in 2021 and was selected for the NBA All-Star Game.

Wiggins had a strong performance in the playoffs, helping the Warriors win the NBA championship. He signed a contract extension in 2022. Wiggins, along with  Stephen Curry, and Klay Thompson , set a record for most three-pointers in a game in NBA history. He also had a season-best 36 points in a game.

Wiggins also played for the Canadian national team in FIBA tournaments and helped them win a bronze medal in 2015.

Personal Life

Wiggins has two kids.

Wiggins has five brothers and sisters: Stephanie, Angelica, and Taya are his sisters, and Nick and Mitchell Jr. are his brothers. Nick, one of his brothers, played college basketball at Vincennes University, Wabash Valley College, and Wichita State University. Mitchell Jr., his older brother, played at Hillsborough Community College and Southeastern University.

Net Worth

Andrew Wiggins made a lot of money in his basketball career. According to Celebrity Net Worth, he’s worth around $65 million. 

 

FAQs

Who is Andrew Wiggin’s girlfriend?

Mychal Johson

She is a former Notre Dame player and has been dating Wiggins since 2013. The couple has two daughters together, Amyah Wiggins and Alayah Milan.

How many kids does Wiggins have?

Andrew Wiggins has two daughters

Fans are hoping that the Warriors star and his family are safe. Wiggins has been dating Mychal Johnson since 2013. They have bonded over their mutual love of sports and have both achieved a lot of success. They have two daughters together.

What is Andrew Wiggin’s net worth?

Andrew Wigging has an estimated net worth of $65 million.

 

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