It is difficult to see where the Golden State Warriors see Andrew Wiggins future in the team after a tough season, as the team general manager and coach disclosed.
During a news brief, Dunleavy and Kerr explored the diverse roster aspects, such as the plan of re-signing Klay Thompson and the vital role of the young players (e.g., Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody) in the Warriors program. Although Wiggins, the team’s small forward, was not mentioned much, the incoming freshman is a sensation.
These words of Kerr on Kuminga and his possible location at small forward reflect the perspective of the team, perhaps affecting Wiggins in the future. Although the season has just begun, the changing of roles between Kerr, Wiggins and Kuminga and the lineups he has employed suggest that Kerr has a different plan in mind for the team.
Wiggins, the player who, during the season, was hard sometimes and also sold the trade option, now has a three-year contract with the option for a player in the third year. Given his salary has the effect of being team-friendly when he is performing well, this can be seen as the other side of the coin and becomes problematic during down periods when his game is not consistent.
With Golden State focused on developing more and the gradual rise of the younger players, Wiggins got to doubt his long-term prospects with the club. He possibly negotiates deals margins as the team targets making a metamorphosis in the offseason.
Lacob or Warriors’ CEO might recognize Kuminga as a currently crucial team player who can help their future success, or in the small forward position held currently by Wiggins. In the case of Wiggins’ contract and performance being all over the place, the team needs to make a very critical decision about his role moving forward.
This brief discussion raises the question of whether or not the Golden State Warriors can keep Andrew Wiggins or not, in light of both the coach and the team management’s comments on seeking more deals. It highlights the importance of the organization’s transition from KD-Warriors to the rest of the roster and gives a hint that Wiggins may be the one who will be traded during the Rebuilding process in the offseason
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