History of Andrew Wiggins in Timeline

Andrew Wiggins is a Canadian professional basketball player currently playing in the NBA. He was the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers after playing college basketball for the Kansas Jayhawks. Known for his athleticism and scoring ability, he has had a notable career in the NBA.

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1966: Draft Era

In 1966 the modern draft era began, and Andrew Wiggins became the first No. 1 overall draft pick in the modern draft era (since 1966) to earn his first All-Star selection in his eighth season or later.

1993: Chris Webber Trade

In 1993, Chris Webber was the first player since the ABA–NBA merger to be drafted as the number one pick, only to be traded afterward without playing a single game for the team that drafted him.

February 23, 1995: Andrew Wiggins' Birth

On February 23, 1995, Andrew Christian Wiggins was born. He later became a Canadian professional basketball player in the NBA.

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2000: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Tobias Harris Performance

Since 2000, Andrew Wiggins joined LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Tobias Harris as the only players 20 or younger to record at least 30 points, 10 boards and five assists in a game since 2000.

2008: Michael Beasley's Record

In 2008, Michael Beasley scored 44 points against Baylor, setting a Big 12 Conference freshman record that Andrew Wiggins later approached.

2010: FIBA Under-17 World Championship

In 2010, Andrew Wiggins participated in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship, helping the Canadian junior national team win a bronze medal. He was teammates with Anthony Bennett.

2010: Ontario Provincial Championship

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

2011: Transfer to Huntington Prep School

In 2011, Andrew Wiggins transferred to Huntington Prep School in Huntington, West Virginia.

October 2012: Reclassification

In October 2012, Andrew Wiggins announced that he would reclassify into his original high school class of 2013.

2012: FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship

In 2012, Andrew Wiggins participated in the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship, where he led the team in scoring with 15.2 ppg and helped the Canadian junior national team win a bronze medal.

February 7, 2013: 57-Point Game

On February 7, 2013, Andrew Wiggins responded to criticism from a Sports Illustrated article 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: Commitment to Kansas

On May 14, 2013, Andrew Wiggins committed to Kansas after narrowing his choices to Florida State, Kentucky, Kansas, and North Carolina.

May 2013: Mr. Basketball USA

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

June 19, 2013: Joining Kansas Team

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

2013: Reclassification to class of 2013

In 2013, Andrew Wiggins reclassified into his original high school class of 2013, after repeating a grade in middle school. He only needed one remaining credit in English to graduate from Huntington Prep.

2013: Anthony Bennett NBA Draft

In 2013, Andrew Wiggins' 2010 teammate Anthony Bennett became the number one overall pick in the NBA draft.

January 13, 2014: Victory over Iowa State

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 the last 15 years to amass those numbers in a win against a ranked opponent.

January 22, 2014: Wooden Award Finalist

On January 22, 2014, Andrew Wiggins was named a Top 25 Finalist for the John R. Wooden Men's Player of the Year award by the Los Angeles Athletic Club.

March 8, 2014: 41 points vs West Virginia

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

March 31, 2014: NBA Draft Declaration

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

June 26, 2014: First Overall Pick

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

Andrew Wiggins had been rated as the top prospect for 2014.

2014: NBA Rookie of the Year

In 2014, after a preseason trade 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: Win Over Chicago Bulls

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

November 10, 2015: Inactive due to injury

On November 10, 2015, Andrew Wiggins sat out a loss to the Charlotte Hornets because of a sore right knee.

2015: Three-Team Trade

In 2015, Andrew Wiggins, along with Anthony Bennet and Thaddeus Young, was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a three-team trade involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers. The Cavaliers received Kevin Love.

January 8, 2016: Career-High 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 Points and Three-Pointers

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, Wiggins helped Canada win the bronze medal, leading the team in scoring, with 15.1 points per game, and he was named to the All-Tournament Team.

October 11, 2017: Contract Extension

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

January 20, 2018: Win Over 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: 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 old.

October 24, 2018: Inactive due to injury

On October 24, 2018, Andrew Wiggins was inactive for the Timberwolves' loss to the Toronto Raptors due to a bruised right quadriceps.

January 18, 2020: First Career Triple-Double

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

February 6, 2020: Trade to Golden State Warriors

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

2020: 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

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, along with eight rebounds, four assists, and four steals, in a 116–103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

December 6, 2021: Career High Threes

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 and was selected for his first NBA All-Star game, named as a Western Conference starter.