Andrew Wiggins is a Canadian basketball player who plays as a small forward for the Golden State Warriors.
Since being drafted first overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, Wiggins has established himself as an elite two-way forward. Known for his athleticism and elite perimeter defense, Wiggins possesses a versatile skill set. He excels in knocking down mid-range jumpers and three-pointers and is also effective as a fierce rim runner.
After his impressive five-year stint with the Minnesota Timberwolves, Wiggins was traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2020, where he fit perfectly alongside the legendary Stephen Curry. His standout performances earned him recognition as a Western Conference starter in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection.
Wiggins' reached the pinnacle of the NBA in 2022 as his contributions for the Warriors in the NBA Finals was undeniable. In a pivotal Game 4 of the 2022 NBA Finals, he recorded a double-double with 17 points and 16 rebounds to help the Warriors tie the series 2-2. Then in the following game, he had a 26-point, 13-rebound monster double-double in a crucial win, securing a 3-2 lead for the Dubs in the Finals.
In the crowning moment, Wiggins concluded his phenomenal 2022 Finals performances by delivering a masterclass in lockdown defense on Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum. Wiggins served as Tatum's primary defender and limited him to just 13 points on six of 18 shooting. He also registered four steals and three blocks in the closeout Game 6.
In an injury-plagued 2022/23 season, Andrew Wiggins averaged 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 37 games.
Andrew Wiggins Contract Length
Andrew Wiggins’s current contract is four years long.
After winning the 2022 NBA Championship, Golden State Warriors signed Wiggins to a four-year $109,000,000 fully guaranteed contract. This contract was signed on October 15, 2022. This contract runs through the 2026/27 NBA season, with the final year being a player option for Wiggins.
Wiggins can become a free agent either in the 2026 or 2027 NBA offseason.
What is Wiggins’ salary?
According to Spotrac, Andrew Wiggins will earn $24.3 million for the 2023/2024 season.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
| Season | Team | Salary |
| 2023/24 | Golden State Warriors | $24,330,357 |
| 2024/25 | Golden State Warriors | $26,276,786 |
| 2025/26 | Golden State Warriors | $28,223,215 |
| 2026/27 (Player Option) | Golden State Warriors | $30,169,644 |
What teams has Andrew Wiggins played for?
Prior to Golden State Warriors, Andrew Wiggins only played for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He has played for two NBA teams as of December 2023.
How much was Andrew Wiggins’ first contract?
Wiggins' first contract was a rookie contract worth $24.6 million for four years.
He actually signed this contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves in a blockbuster Kevin Love trade.
FAQs
A. Andrew Wiggins’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $18,857,143.
A. Wiggins signed a four year $109 million contract with the Golden State Warriors.
A. Born on February 23, 1995 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Andrew Wiggins is 28 years old.
A. Mitchell Collins and Marita Payne-Wiggins are the parents of Andrew Wiggins.
A. Andrew Wiggins stands at 6’7” in height and weighs around 89 kg.
A. In the 2022/23 season, Andrew Wiggins averaged 17.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game in 37 games.
