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 in the NBA. Drafted first overall in 2014 by the Cleveland Cavaliers after a single year playing college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. He currently plays for the Miami Heat.
2010: FIBA Under-17 World Championship
In 2010, Andrew Wiggins participated in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship and 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 with 25 points and 13 rebounds in the final game.
2012: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship
In 2012, Andrew Wiggins participated in the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, leading the team in scoring with 15.2 ppg and helping Canada win a bronze medal.
February 7, 2013: 57-Point Game
On February 7, 2013, Andrew Wiggins scored 57 points in a 111–59 win over Marietta College, after an article in Sports Illustrated criticized Canadian basketball and his work ethic.
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 for lead scorer for the East team.
May 14, 2013: Committed to Kansas
On May 14, 2013, Andrew Wiggins committed to playing basketball at the University of Kansas.
June 19, 2013: Joined Kansas Team
On June 19, 2013, Andrew Wiggins officially joined the Kansas Jayhawks basketball team.
January 13, 2014: 17 Points and 19 Rebounds
On January 13, 2014, Andrew Wiggins scored 17 points and collected 19 rebounds in a 77–70 victory over Iowa State, becoming only the second freshman in 15 years to achieve those numbers in a win against a ranked opponent.
March 8, 2014: 41 Points Against West Virginia
On March 8, 2014, Andrew Wiggins scored 41 points against West Virginia, the most for a Big 12 Conference freshman since Michael Beasley in 2008.
March 31, 2014: Declared for NBA Draft
On March 31, 2014, Andrew Wiggins declared for the 2014 NBA draft.
June 26, 2014: Drafted First Overall
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 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.
2014: Top Prospect for 2014
Andrew Wiggins had been rated as the top prospect for 2014.
2014: Selected First Overall in NBA Draft
In 2014, Andrew Wiggins was selected first overall in the NBA draft by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
2014: NBA Rookie of the Year
In 2014, after being traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Andrew Wiggins earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors for the 2014–15 season.
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: Game-High 31 Points
On November 7, 2015, Andrew Wiggins scored a game-high 31 points in a 102–93 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls.
January 8, 2016: Career-High 35 Points
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
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.
October 11, 2017: Contract Extension with Timberwolves
On October 11, 2017, Andrew Wiggins signed a five-year, $148 million contract extension with the Timberwolves.
January 20, 2018: Season-High 29 Points
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, during a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Andrew Wiggins reached 6,000 career points, becoming the sixth-youngest player to reach the milestone at 22 years, 349 days.
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 was traded to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Jacob Evans, D'Angelo Russell, and Omari Spellman.
2020: Joins FIBA Men's 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 Warriors
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
On March 19, 2021, Andrew Wiggins scored a season-high 40 points, alongside 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: NBA All-Star Selection
On January 27, 2022, Andrew Wiggins was named a Western Conference starter for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection.
October 15, 2022: 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.
March 24, 2024: First Canadian to Reach 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 Miami Heat
On February 6, 2025, Andrew Wiggins was traded to the Miami Heat in a five-team trade.
