[OutsiderFan]

Last year in the Finals I remember Andrew Wiggins went to a coach (don’t remember if Kerr or assistant) and said he wanted to guard Jayson Tatum full court. That changed the series. 

His picking up LeBron full court in Game 5 of this series is akin to stepping up and asserting himself like in the playoffs last year. That assertiveness really inspired the whole team last year. It’s almost like he doesn’t want to assert himself over any of the big three, but the reality is Wiggins is the team’s most gifted player. The W’s need him to be that guy. 

I also noticed a new confidence and level of seriousness from him in his post Game comments. When asked if he could feel James getting tired, he did not take the bait. He very stoically said he can’t tell and just needs to put in the effort. This mentality that you will give everything you have even when there is no guarantee of anything in return, is one of the hallmarks of winners. Andrew Wiggins is taking on the challenge of LeBron James in the most assertive way possible on a basketball court. You know that has to inspire the entire team and all of Dubs Nation.

[OutsiderFan]

Last year in the Finals I remember Andrew Wiggins went to a coach (don’t remember if Kerr or assistant) and said he wanted to guard Jayson Tatum full court. That changed the series. 

His picking up LeBron full court in Game 5 of this series is akin to stepping up and asserting himself like in the playoffs last year. That assertiveness really inspired the whole team last year. It’s almost like he doesn’t want to assert himself over any of the big three, but the reality is Wiggins is the team’s most gifted player. The W’s need him to be that guy. 

I also noticed a new confidence and level of seriousness from him in his post Game comments. When asked if he could feel James getting tired, he did not take the bait. He very stoically said he can’t tell and just needs to put in the effort. This mentality that you will give everything you have even when there is no guarantee of anything in return, is one of the hallmarks of winners. Andrew Wiggins is taking on the challenge of LeBron James in the most assertive way possible on a basketball court. You know that has to inspire the entire team and all of Dubs Nation.