Andrew Wiggins's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Andrew Wiggins. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

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

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

2010: Participated in 2010 FIBA Under-17 World Championship

In 2010, Andrew Wiggins participated in the FIBA Under-17 World Championship and won a bronze medal with the Canadian junior national team. 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 and won the Ontario provincial championship, scoring 25 points and grabbing 13 rebounds in the championship game.

2012: Participated in 2012 FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship

In 2012, Andrew Wiggins participated in the FIBA Americas Under-18 Championship and helped the Canadian junior national team win a bronze medal. He led the team in scoring, averaging 15.2 points per game.

February 7, 2013: 57-Point Game

On February 7, 2013, Andrew Wiggins responded to criticism by scoring 57 points in a 111–59 win over Marietta College.

May 2013: 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.

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.

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.

2014: Drafted 1st Overall

In 2014, Andrew Wiggins was selected as the first overall pick 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 the NBA Rookie of the Year honors for the 2014–15 season.

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.

2016: Won bronze medal at FIBA Americas Championship

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

February 7, 2018: Reaches 6,000 Career Points

On February 7, 2018, in a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Andrew Wiggins reached 6,000 career points, becoming the sixth-youngest player to reach that milestone at 22 years, 349 days.

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.

March 19, 2021: Season-High 40 Points

On March 19, 2021, Andrew Wiggins scored a season-high 40 points in a 116–103 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

December 6, 2021: Career-High Eight Threes

On December 6, 2021, Andrew Wiggins scored 28 points on a career-high eight three-pointers 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. BamBam helped by providing fan voting points.

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, being named a Western Conference starter.