NBA Players Who Benefit Most from Change of Scenery

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Aug 26, 2014; St. Paul, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins shows off his new jersey at Minnesota State Fair. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

player. 86. Believe it or not, it’s possible to have a change of scenery before ever playing a game in the NBA. That’s the case for Andrew Wiggins, who was drafted No. 1 overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers and later traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. It all works out for the best. There’s no denying that immediately challenging for championships would’ve helped Wiggins’ career. In Cleveland, however, he would’ve been a tertiary scoring option behind Kyrie Irving and, of course, LeBron James. In Minnesota, Wiggins will be the featured player on offense. Thus, his biggest weakness will be addressed head-on: his killer instinct—or lack thereof. Wiggins has every physical tool and every starting point of a skill to become one of the best players in the league. The one aspect of his game that’s been been called into question is his willingness to take over a game. In Cleveland, that potential flaw would’ve been masked by the presence of two presently superior scorers. In Minnesota, he’ll be forced to address it as the primary scoring option on a young team with promise. With a top-tier facilitator in Ricky Rubio and a combination of athletes, shooters and interior scorers, Wiggins has the type of squad around him that requires a star to step up and shine. In the long-run, that’s the best case scenario for the No. 1 pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.. Traded. Minnesota Timberwolves. Andrew Wiggins. SG

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