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Minnesota Timberwolves: Andrew Wiggins Scoring Guide

By Brian Sampson

Feb 12, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles in the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles in the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 4, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) shoots the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports /

 5. Catch-And-Shoot Threes

Shooting from distance is a skill that is becoming increasingly valuable in the NBA. More and more teams are focusing on acquiring players who can shoot from outside. Take the Houston Rockets, Cleveland Cavaliers or Boston Celtics, for example. Each of those teams relies on three-point shooting for at least a third of their total points per game.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are not nearly on their level as they severely lack outside shooters. However, Wiggins’ spot-up game has become a pleasant surprise for the Wolves.  He is shooting 39.2 percent on catch-and-shoot threes this year.

On this play, Wiggins catches the swing pass from fellow guard Brandon Rush. Wiggins is able to catch the ball and get it into his shooting pocket. His defender is sagging off of him with his hands down by his knees. Wiggins then uses his preferred left-foot, right-foot step to get into rhythm. He calmly rises and knocks down the three-point shot.

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