Minnesota Timberwolves rookie guard Andrew Wiggins has huge expectations on his shoulders after a wild and unpredictable offseason, but the Kansas product will prove to be the NBA's best newcomer in 2014-15.
Wiggins seemed poised to become the face of the Cleveland Cavaliers after they selected him No. 1 overall in June's draft; however, things changed quickly. After the Cavs got LeBron James to return home, they decided to trade Wiggins to Minnesota in a deal that brought superstar forward Kevin Love to Cleveland.
Such a sudden change can be tough on a 19-year-old player, but Wiggins has had the spotlight on him at every level. He would have played third fiddle to LeBron and Kyrie Irving in Cleveland had he stayed, but Wiggins has an opportunity to be "the guy" in Minnesota immediately.
It is tough to predict how he will handle that, but based on Wiggins' talent level and demeanor, he should be able to parlay that into a Rookie of the Year award.
According to Jack Winter of DimeMag.com, Wiggins is undaunted by the situation that currently sits in front of him.
"I don't really feel like ...
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