Warriors forward Wiggins was named to the All-Star start, which caused widespread discussion and controversy, and many people felt that Wiggins's performance this season was not enough to be selected as an All-Star starter. But the final fact can not be changed, and with this selection of All-Stars, the "late" Wiggins has once again proved himself.
According to U.S. media statistics, Wiggins is the second person in NBA history to be selected as an All-Star for the first time after playing the eighth season or after. Before him, only Bob Boozer in 1968 had done it, that is, Wiggins was the first to play the 8th season or after the last 54 years to enter the All-Star for the first time, which is a real "late bloom".
Many people may think that Wiggins is not worthy of an All-Star starter, but it should be pointed out that the voting rules for all-star starters have changed a lot in recent years, and they are no longer simply the fans, but have joined the media and player voting, and the players have taken the final comprehensive score to enter the All-Star starters. In this case, Wiggins can still be selected, which does show that he is not only loved by Warriors fans, but also recognized by the media and peers. You could argue that the Western Conference frontcourt lacks particularly convincing players except James and Jokic, but even if it is "Shuzhong No General Liao Hua as a pioneer", it is necessary to accept Wiggins to be selected as an All-Star starter.
Not to mention, the All-Star vote is almost controversial every year. If nothing else, yao ming was cast into the all-star start by Chinese fans in the first year of the NBA, and even O'Neal, who played for the Lakers at his peak, this matter is also a very controversial thing overall, but because the Chinese people love Yao Ming, plus the network at that time was far less developed than it is now, there was no such controversy in China. Therefore, Wiggins does not need a big book on this matter.
Some people question Wiggins, and there are people who support him, and the support for him is obviously mainly from the Warriors. In addition to the likes of Curry, Cole and Green, Thompson also supported Wiggins, saying, "He's going to be an All-Star many times, and I feel like it's just the beginning." ”
Interestingly, this season's All-Star Weekend will be held in Cleveland. Eight years ago, the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Wiggins with a big pick, but before he could play for the team, they traded him to the Timberwolves as one of the chips to trade for Love, which led to the collaboration between James, Irving and Love on the Cavaliers.
Now, Wiggins is back in Cleveland for his first All-Star, which also makes his first All-Star all-star all-star all the more meaningful. Eight years on, he could prove himself in Cleveland.