Career Timeline of Andrew Wiggins: Major Achievements and Milestones

Discover the career path of Andrew Wiggins, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Andrew Wiggins is a Canadian professional basketball player. He was the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers. He played one year of college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks before entering the NBA. Currently, he plays for the Miami Heat.

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1993: Chris Webber Drafted

Andrew Wiggins became just the second player since the ABA-NBA merger to be drafted as the number one pick, only to be traded afterwards without playing a single game for the team he was originally selected for. Chris Webber was the first following the 1993 draft.

2010: FIBA Under-17 World Championship

In 2010, Andrew Wiggins played in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship, where he and teammate Anthony Bennett helped the Canadian junior national team win a bronze medal.

2010: Ontario Provincial Championship

In 2010, during his sophomore year at Vaughan Secondary School, Andrew Wiggins led the school's AAAA basketball team to a 44-1 record, winning the Ontario provincial championship where he scored 25 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.

October 2012: Reclassification to 2013 High School Class

In October 2012, Andrew Wiggins announced he would reclassify into his original high school class of 2013, after repeating a grade in middle school, and was immediately ranked as the top prospect by ESPN.

2012: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship

In 2012, Andrew Wiggins led the Canadian junior national team in scoring with 15.2 points per game and 7.6 rebounds per game at the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, helping the team win a bronze medal.

February 7, 2013: 57-Point Game After Criticism

On February 7, 2013, after an article in Sports Illustrated criticized Canadian basketball and Andrew Wiggins' work ethic, he responded by scoring 57 points in a 111-59 win over Marietta College.

April 2013: Jordan Brand Classic All-American Game

In April 2013, Andrew Wiggins played in the Jordan Brand Classic All-American game in Brooklyn, scoring 19 points and tying Julius Randle for the lead scorer on the East team.

May 14, 2013: Committed to Kansas

On May 14, 2013, Andrew Wiggins committed to Kansas, choosing them over Florida State, Kentucky, and North Carolina.

May 2013: Named Mr. Basketball USA

In May 2013, Andrew Wiggins was named Mr. Basketball USA, and was ranked as the number one high school basketball player by SLAM magazine.

June 19, 2013: Joined Kansas Team

On June 19, 2013, Andrew Wiggins officially joined the Kansas basketball team.

2013: Anthony Bennet NBA Draft

In 2013, Andrew Wiggins's 2010 FIBA teammate Anthony Bennet was the number one overall pick in the NBA draft.

2013: Reclassification to 2013

In October 2012, Andrew Wiggins reclassified into his original high school class of 2013, needing only one remaining credit in English to graduate from Huntington Prep.

2013: Anthony Bennett Drafted First Overall

In the 2013 NBA draft, Anthony Bennett was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers.

January 13, 2014: 17 Points and 19 Rebounds vs. Iowa State

On January 13, 2014, Andrew Wiggins scored 17 points and collected 19 rebounds in a 77–70 victory over Iowa State. He became only the second freshman in the last 15 years (along with Michael Kidd-Gilchrist) to amass those numbers in a win against a ranked opponent.

March 8, 2014: 41 Points vs. West Virginia

On March 8, 2014, Andrew Wiggins scored 41 points against West Virginia, marking the most for a Big 12 Conference freshman since Michael Beasley scored 44 points against Baylor in 2008.

March 31, 2014: Declared for 2014 NBA Draft

On March 31, 2014, Andrew Wiggins declared for the 2014 NBA draft.

June 26, 2014: Drafted First Overall by Cleveland Cavaliers

On June 26, 2014, Andrew Wiggins was selected first overall in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers, becoming the second Canadian picked number one in the draft.

October 29, 2014: NBA Debut

On October 29, 2014, Andrew Wiggins made his NBA debut, scoring six points in a 105-101 season-opening loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

2014: Rated as Top Prospect

Andrew Wiggins had been rated as the top prospect for 2014, but announced in October 2012 that he would officially reclassify into his original high school class of 2013.

2014: Selected First Overall in NBA Draft

In 2014, Andrew Wiggins was selected as the first overall pick in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing college basketball with the Kansas Jayhawks.

2014: NBA Rookie of the Year

In the 2014-15 season, after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Andrew Wiggins earned the NBA Rookie of the Year award.

August 20, 2015: Named to Canadian National Team

On August 20, 2015, Andrew Wiggins was named to the Canadian national team roster for the 2015 FIBA Americas Championship.

November 7, 2015: 31 Points Against Chicago Bulls

On November 7, 2015, Andrew Wiggins scored a game-high 31 points in a 102–93 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls.

2015: Trade to the Timberwolves

On August 23, 2014 a three-team trade was completed. As part of the deal, Wiggins was traded to the Wolves, along with Thaddeus Young. The Cavaliers received Kevin Love from Minnesota, while the Sixers received Luc Mbah a Moute and Alexey Shved from Minnesota and a 2015 first-round draft pick from Cleveland.

January 8, 2016: Then Career-High 35 Points vs. Cavaliers

On January 8, 2016, Andrew Wiggins scored a then career-high 35 points in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

November 8, 2016: Career-High 36 Points vs. Nets

On November 8, 2016, Andrew Wiggins scored a career-high 36 points and hit a career-best six three-pointers in a 119–110 loss to the Brooklyn Nets.

2016: Summer Olympics Qualifying Tournament

In 2016, Andrew Wiggins helped Canada win the bronze medal at the FIBA Americas Championship, a qualifying tournament for the Summer Olympics. He led the team in scoring, with 15.1 points per game, and was named to the All-Tournament Team.

October 11, 2017: Signed Contract Extension with Timberwolves

On October 11, 2017, Andrew Wiggins signed a five-year, $148 million contract extension with the Timberwolves.

January 20, 2018: 29 Points vs. Toronto Raptors

On January 20, 2018, Andrew Wiggins scored 22 of his season-high 29 points in the first half of the Timberwolves' 115–109 win over the Toronto Raptors.

February 7, 2018: Reached 6,000 Career Points

On February 7, 2018, in a 140-138 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Andrew Wiggins reached 6,000 career points at 22 years, 349 days, becoming the sixth-youngest player to reach the plateau.

January 18, 2020: First Career Triple-Double

On January 18, 2020, Andrew Wiggins achieved his first career triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-high 11 assists.

February 6, 2020: Traded to Golden State Warriors

On February 6, 2020, Andrew Wiggins and two draft picks were traded to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Jacob Evans, D'Angelo Russell, and Omari Spellman.

2020: FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

In 2020, Andrew Wiggins rejoined the team for the FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament, averaging 21.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game in three contests.

2020: Trade to Golden State

In 2020, Andrew Wiggins was traded to the Golden State Warriors after playing five and a half seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

March 19, 2021: Season-High 40 Points vs. Grizzlies

On March 19, 2021, Andrew Wiggins scored a season-high 40 points, along with eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals, in a 116–103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

December 6, 2021: Career-High Eight Threes Made

On December 6, 2021, Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points on a career-high eight threes made, in a 126–95 win over the Orlando Magic.

January 27, 2022: Named Western Conference All-Star Starter

On January 27, 2022, Andrew Wiggins was named a Western Conference starter for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, his first All-Star selection.

October 15, 2022: Signed Contract Extension with Warriors

On October 15, 2022, Andrew Wiggins signed a four-year contract extension worth $109 million with the Warriors.

2022: NBA Championship and All-Star Selection

In 2022, Andrew Wiggins won his first NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors, was selected for his first NBA All-Star game, and was named a Western Conference starter.

2023: Warriors Eliminated in Conference Semifinals

In the 2023 NBA playoffs, the Warriors were eliminated in the Conference Semifinals by the Los Angeles Lakers.

March 24, 2024: First Canadian with 1,000 Career Threes

On March 24, 2024, Andrew Wiggins became the first NBA player born in Canada to reach 1,000 career threes made.

February 6, 2025: Traded to the Miami Heat

On February 6, 2025, Andrew Wiggins was traded to the Miami Heat in a five-team trade.

November 10, 2025: Miami Heat Overtime Win

On November 10, 2025, Andrew Wiggins scored 23 points, secured 4 rebounds, and provided 4 assists in the Miami Heat's 140-138 overtime victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, which included a game-winning alley-oop dunk at the buzzer.