Once upon a time, the Golden State Warriors seemed to be invincible. Their signature small-ball lineup, combined with a seamless teamwork, has wowed the entire league. But today's warriors are only the ruins of the old dynasty. This season they have been slumped and in a slump of form.
The team's current form has been a big surprise. After leaving Durant and the injury-ridden Thompson, the Warriors were stiff and clumsy, with a single offense and few winning points. Klay didn't fully integrate into the team, and Wiggins lost his fighting spirit. These two men were supposed to be the cornerstones of the Warriors' rebuild, but now they have become a drag. It's no wonder that fans and management were so disappointed that they spoke violently.
Wiggins' slide has been particularly staggering. This talented player was a key player in the Warriors' championship. But since the departure of his good friend Russell Seabrook, his mentality and performance have changed dramatically. He averaged 13 points and 6 rebounds per game, a career low. This is nothing less than another big problem for the warriors.
Why did Wiggins end up here? Perhaps he couldn't accept the fact that Seabrook was gone. The two Eint bumped into each other, working together in college and then in the NBA, cultivating a deep brotherhood. Seabrook's departure is undoubtedly a blow to Wiggins. What broke Wiggins was the rise of Warriors rookie Klay Thompson. The latter completely replaced his starting position as the new core of the team. This huge psychological gap made Wiggins completely lose his fighting spirit.
Faced with Wiggins' dismal performance, the Warriors decided to part ways with him. As soon as the trading deadline arrived, Wiggins was deprecated. In his place is Klay, a rookie who has undoubtedly been seen by the Warriors as the centerpiece of the team for the future. The low point of Wiggins' career has also become the most direct reason for the Warriors to get rid of Wiggins.
The Warriors gave up Wiggins for their own considerations. This player with unusual talent but a sloppy attitude has become a stumbling block to the development of the team. If you want to regroup and break up with him decisively, it is a superior move. As for who will fill the void? Grant of the Trail Blazers is the obvious choice. The versatile striker has great talent, a good mentality and hard work. He will breathe fresh energy into the Warriors and may be able to turn things around.
As for Wiggins himself, his career seems to be facing unprecedented challenges. The Warriors' abandonment of him was undoubtedly worse for him. Whether he will be able to gain a foothold in the league or not? Perhaps this departure will become an opportunity for him to regain his fighting spirit and start again. Or give up the fight altogether and let your career collapse. Everything is yet to be tested by time.
Wiggins and the Warriors are at a crossroads in their lives. They all have a choice to make and decide their fate. The Warriors will need to restructure their roster and find a new way to win. Wiggins, on the other hand, needs to adjust his mentality, correct his professional attitude, and go all out.
No matter how bumpy the road ahead, the Warriors and Wiggins will have to move forward. Because in this cruel professional world, there is no way back. Only by fighting hard can we have the opportunity to turn danger into safety and defeat into victory. I believe that time will eventually prove that their efforts have not been in vain. The Warriors will rise again and return to the top; And Wiggins will prove himself to live up to expectations.