Could Andrew Wiggins go from All-Star starter to not closing games?

Yes, you read that title correctly.

Andrew Wiggins produced an impressive two-way start to the season, earning his first All-Star selection in Cleveland last month. But over the last six weeks, Wiggins’ numbers have taken a slide, much like the Golden State Warriors record.

Throughout the month of February, Wiggins averaged 13.8 points on just 41.9 percent shooting from the floor. Things haven’t improved through five games in March, either, as he’s averaging 14.3 points on 40 percent shooting.

Wiggins was an All-Star starter less than a month ago, yet his recent form could mean he’s no longer a guaranteed selection in the Warriors closing five once fully they are fully healthy.

Could Andrew Wiggins go from All-Star starter to not closing games?

The most disappointing aspect has been his work at the free-throw line, as he’s shooting less than 40 percent over his last 15 games and just 63.6 percent on the season. It’s clearly creating greater issues within his game, with the free-throw woes leading to less aggression and more settling for mid-range, inefficient jump shots.

With Draymond Green set to return on March 14, there’s a possibility that Wiggins may not be a guaranteed lock in the Warriors closing five moving forward. Golden State’s depth has been a crucial part of their 45-22 record to date, giving coach Steve Kerr plenty of options depending on the state and flow of the game.

Kerr has found a reasonable offensive rhythm in the trio of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole, evident in their close-out win against the Denver Nuggets, where Poole iced the game with two clutch triples. Speaking on the combination in the aftermath, Kerr seemed intent on seeing more of it moving forward.

"“It spaces the floor and Jordan can be a secondary playmaker to Steph…The three of them together are a really good combination.”"

You’d expect Wiggins and Green to fill the remaining two roles as Golden State go with heavy small-ball minutes late in games. However, they’ll also be wary of Green’s health and managing his back after a scary disc injury.

That opens the door for a more traditional lineup with Kevon Looney, particularly after his admirable job on Nikola Jokic in the closing moments of their win against the Nuggets.

Even though he’s spent more time in street clothes than in uniform this season, don’t be surprised if Kerr turns to Andre Iguodala for veteran experience and leadership in big moments come playoff time.

Then there’s Otto Porter Jr., who’s had big moments this season. And even rookie Jonathan Kuminga is making rapid improvements with more and more experience.

The point is, Kerr has options. If Wiggins is having off shooting nights without being a difference-maker on defense, then he could very well find himself on the bench down the stretch of games.

The positive is that the issue sits in Wiggins’ hands, as both he and the Warriors are desperately hoping he can return to the kind of form that saw him earn that All-Star berth.