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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 12, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles in the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Chicago Bulls 117-89. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 12, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Andrew Wiggins (22) dribbles in the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls guard Michael Carter-Williams (7) at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Chicago Bulls 117-89. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Turnaround Fade-Away

Just like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, Andrew Wiggins has added the turnaround fade to his arsenal. It’s impressive that Wiggins is able to complete the move at such a young age given the level of difficulty.

The turnaround might be one of, if not the most difficult shots in all of basketball. It requires the ability to read the defender on your back, good footwork and balance, and also excellent strength to get the ball into your natural shooting motion and all the way through the hoop.

As Wiggins continues to grow he will refine and perfect this move.

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In the above play, Andrew Wiggins backs his man all the way down to the block on this play. He then hesitates, sees the big man coming over to help, fakes middle and fades towards the baseline. In watching the film, I’ve noticed that Wiggins is most lethal on that left baseline where he can turn over his right shoulder.

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