After an extended period of absence from Andrew Wiggins, he is all set to return for the Golden State Warriors. The forward is rejoining his team this week and will be gearing up to get back on the hardwood. The Warriors have sorely missed out on Wiggins’ qualities and will be hopeful for getting him up to speed as the playoff nears. Despite his extended absence from the team, the fans remained hopeful for his return and his well-being.
Wiggins showed up for the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with short hair. “My career, everything, family’s always first for me. It will always be that way. I felt like I was in a safe space to come back. We’ve got everything settled, not fully settled, but in a safe place where I can come back,” Wiggins spoke upon his return for the Warriors.
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JJ Reddick spoke about the importance of Wiggins for the Warriors and that his return would be vital for the championship defense. Nonetheless, Wiggins will be hoping to get back to speed for the Warriors, as the playoff nears. Wiggins had to stay with his family who was having difficulties, however, he has kept it a private matter. There were rumors about his wife cheating on him, however, Mychal Johnson rubbished off those rumors.
Steve Kerr talked about Wiggins working on his conditioning away from the team. However, the fans will be joyous with his return to the Dubs. Despite the rumors, Wiggins had some special words for the Warriors fans who supported him through his tough times outside the court. “Thank you for all the love and support through this difficult time I had, I appreciate it. You guys are the best fans in the world,” Andrew Added.
Steve Kerr talks about when Andrew Wiggins will return
Wiggins has missed 23 games for the Warriors this season and it is a huge possibility that Wiggins might sit out for the last 2 as well. “It was great to see Andrew today. We missed him the last couple of months,” Kerr said. “Everyone loves Andrew, just having him back is fantastic,” Kerr continued. However, he believes that the fans will have to wait a little longer. “There’s no way he’s playing in the next few days I can tell you that,” Kerr said.
Wiggins in the interview opened up about his condition to be back on the court for the Warriors. “Not there but I’ve been working out. Obviously, there is a different kind of conditioning you need. But I don’t think it will be too long till I’m up there,” Andrew claimed. Nevertheless, the Warriors will hope to get back Wiggins on the court before the playoffs begin.