Andrew Wiggins is a Canadian basketball player and here is more about his net worth, salary, records, and endorsements
Andrew Wiggins is a professional basketball player who currently plays for the Golden State Warriors. Let’s know more about Wiggins’s life, career, net worth, etc.
Andrew Wiggins Facts
| Birth Place | Toronto, Ontario |
| Father’s Name | Mitchell Wiggins |
| Mother’s Name | Marita Payne |
| Star Sign | Pisces |
| College | University of Kansas (2013–2014) |
| Net Worth (2023) | $70 million |
| Salary (2023) | $31.6 million |
| Age | 28 |
| Date of Birth | February 23, 1995 |
| Height (ft) | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| Weight (kg) | 89 kgs (197 lbs) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| NBA Draft Year | 2014 |
| NBA Draft Pick | Round 1 / Pick: 1st overall |
| Playing Career | 2014-present |
| Position | Small forward |
| Teams | Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2020) Golden State Warriors (2020–present) |
| Wife/Girlfriend | Mychal M. Johnson |
| Children | Amyah Mychel Wiggins and Alayah Milan Wiggins |
| Endorsements | Fitbit, BioSteel |
Andrew Wiggins Career
Andrew Christian Wiggins a.k.a Andrew Wiggins was the 2014, Round 1, 1st overall draft pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers (later traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves). Wiggins plays in the position of Small forward and he is the 2015 NBA Rookie of the Year.
Wiggins played college basketball for the University of Kansas from 2013 to 2014. During his college career, Wiggins averaged 17.1 points per game and 5.9 rebounds per game in 32.8 minutes.
On March 31, 2014, Wiggins declared for the 2014 NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility. Consequently, Wiggins was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2014 NBA Draft. Later, in August 2014, Wiggins was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Wiggins played for the Timberwolves from 2014 to 2020. Notably, in his rookie year, that is the 2014-15 season, Wiggins averaged 16.9 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game, and 2.1 assists per game while playing for 36.2 minutes. For his rookie year performance, Wiggins won the 2015 NBA Rookie of the Year award and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team (2015).
In 2018, Wiggins went to the 2018 NBA Playoffs with the Timberwolves but ultimately lost in the first round of Playoffs.
Notably, on January 18, 2020, Wiggins scored his first career triple-double with 18 points, 10 rebounds, and a career-high 11 assists.
On February 6, 2020, Wiggins was traded to the Golden State Warriors. In 2022, he helped the team win the NBA Championship, beating the Boston Celtics in the finals. He also earned All-Star honors that year.
Andrew Wiggins Achievements
- NBA Rookie of the Year (2015)
- NBA All-Rookie First Team (2015)
- Consensus second-team All-American (2014)
- First-team All-Big 12 (2014)
- Big 12 Freshman of the Year (2014)
- Mr. Basketball USA (2013)
- Gatorade National Player of the Year (2013)
- Naismith Prep Player of the Year (2013)
- McDonald’s All-American (2013)
- First-team Parade All-American (2013)
- NBA All-Star (2022)
- NBA Champion (2022)
Andrew Wiggins Net Worth and Salary
According to sources, Wiggins is reported to have a net worth of $70 million as of 2023. Most of his net worth is acquired from his salary and various endorsements.
According to Spotrac, Wiggins signed a 5-year / $147,710,050 contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, including $147,710,050 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $29,542,010.
In 2021-22, Wiggins earned a base salary of $31,579,390, while carrying a cap hit of $31,579,390 and a dead cap value of $31,579,390.
He is on course to make another $32 million as of 2023.
Andrew Wiggins Personal Life
Born in Toronto, Ontario, 28-year-old Wiggins is the son of Mitchell Wiggins and Marita Payne. Notably, Wiggins’s father, Mitchell, is a former NBA player, and Wiggins’s mother, Marita, is a former Olympic sprinter.
Furthermore, Wiggins has five siblings named Mitchell Wiggins Jr., Nick Wiggins, Stephanie Wiggins, Angelica Wiggins, and Taya Wiggins.
According to reports, Wiggins is in a relationship with Mychal M. Johnson. Wiggins and Mychal have two daughters named Amyah Mychel Wiggins and Alayah Milan Wiggins.
Andrew Wiggins Endorsements
According to reports, Wiggins has endorsement deals with Fitbit and BioSteel. According to speculations, Wiggins earns an estimated $600,000 annually from endorsements alone.
FAQs about Andrew Wiggins
| What is the age of Andrew Wiggins? |
| Andrew Wiggins is 28 years old and he was born on February 23, 1995. |
| What is the net worth of Andrew Wiggins? |
| Andrew Wiggins has an estimated net worth of $70 million as of 2023. |
| Where was Andrew Wiggins born? |
| Andrew Wiggins was born in Toronto, Ontario. |
| In which year was Andrew Wiggins drafted? |
| Andrew Wiggins was drafted in the year 2014/ Round 1/ Pick: 1st overall. |
| In what position does Andrew Wiggins play? |
| Andrew Wiggins plays in the position of Small forward. |
| Andrew Wiggins plays for which NBA team? |
| Andrew Wiggins currently plays for the Golden State Warriors. |
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