Minnesota Timberwolves: Andrew Wiggins Scoring Guide

Andrew Wiggins has proven himself to be a legit scoring threat in his first three NBA seasons. Here is a guide to his go-to moves.

Andrew Wiggins has made a name for himself as a dynamic player on the offensive side of the ball. He can drive to the rim, post up smaller players, and shoot off both the dribble and the catch. His hard work in the gym is clearly paying off.

Wiggins has increased his points per game from 16.9 his rookie year to 23.1 this season. He’s also taking, and making, more three-pointers than his first two years in the NBA.

Overall, the growth of Wiggins’ game has been beautiful to watch. He was a raw scorer his rookie year coming out of Kansas, relying mostly on his freakish athletic ability. While he is still learning how to play in the NBA he has discovered how to use ball fakes and other skills effectively to create easy shots for himself.

Wiggins is so talented on the offensive end that he will sometimes settle for tough, contested jumpers. This is very infuriating for fans as we all want to see him continue to drive into the land of the giants.

I dove into Andrew Wiggins’ film to figure out exactly what moves he relies on most, what moves are most efficient for him, and which ones he is still trying to put the finishing touches on. Some of these moves you may not be surprised by as you have seen them time and time again. Others, you will be surprised to find out exactly how efficient or inefficient he is with them.

Here are six moves that I found most interesting when watching Wiggins’ film.