Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 Midseason Takeaways

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January 19, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32), guard Kris Dunn (3) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) celebrate the 104-101 victory against the Los Angeles Clippers following the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Andrew Wiggins is a future All-Star

Andrew Wiggins is having a stellar year in just his third season as a pro. He is averaging 21.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest through 43 games.

Wiggins set a new career-high in points this season. He scored 47 points in a 125-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 13. He made 17-of-22 free throws, showing his ability to get to the free throw line, and makes team pay with the ball in his hands.

Wiggins is slowly learning his niche on the Minnesota Timberwolves. He hasn’t been the greatest in the pick-and-roll game with KAT but his offensive prowess is expanding at a fast rate. Wiggins makes shots when taking a high volume and continues to improve as a three-point shooter. He is shooting 34.2 percent from the three-point arc this season.

The All-Star voting hasn’t quite panned out with the fan vote. But Wiggins will be an All-Star selection in no time if he keeps up his stellar play. He ranks fifth among small forwards in field goals made (333) behind Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Harrison Barnes.

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