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It’s the end of an era as the Miami Heat have traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors as in return, one of the key pieces they got back was Andrew Wiggins. As the Heat trade involving Butler keeps expanding, Wiggins to the team is interesting for several reasons, one that includes veteran Kevin Love.<\/p>\n

Wiggins and Love have been connected throughout the seasons since when the former was originally drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers and the latter was with the Minnesota Timberwolves, there was a deal that exchanged each other in 2014. Love would be asked about Wiggins coming to Miami though the trade wasn’t officially announced as he spoke about his relationship with the new member of the team and how he fits with the group according to The Miami Herald.<\/p>\n

\u201cNaturally we\u2019ve been linked because over 10 years ago we were both traded for each other,\u201d Love said. \u201cHim and I have been very friendly throughout. So it will be actually good to have that full circle moment come to fruition.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI know what type of a guy he is and what he\u2019s capable of,\u201d Love continued. \u201cSo I think not only is he going to add to what we do on the floor, but off the floor, as well. He is a Heat guy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Andrew Wiggins’ fit with the Heat is \u201cnatural\u201d per Kevin Love<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Though the newest Heat star would be targeted by Stephen A. Smith, he gives the team a need at the wing while providing effective defense and shooting abilities. Love sees the vision and says that Wiggins coming to Miami is a \u201cnatural fit.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe feels like that, he plays both sides of the ball. When he\u2019s engaged and playing hard and he\u2019s healthy, I mean talent wise there\u2019s not many out there like him. So I think he\u2019s also a selfless player. A guy that wants to win, a guy that has won at the highest level, has been around some of the greatest players to ever play this game. I think it\u2019s a natural fit for him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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This season with the Warriors so far, Wiggins is averaging 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 37.9 percent from deep. Looking at Smith’s comments, he would say that Wiggins has mostly been \u201cMIA\u201d for Golden State which fits him going to Miami.<\/p>\n

\u201c[Andrew Wiggins] a guy that I think you could give away for a box of cookies half the time,\u201d Smith said. \u201cOn far too many occasions, he is missing in action; he is MIA (missing in action), which is why it’s appropriate that he’s heading down to MIA, as in Miami.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr endlessly praised Wiggins according to The Athletic.<\/p>\n

\u201cWiggs is one of my favorite players I’ve ever coached\u2026 we don\u2019t hang that banner in \u201822 without him\u2026 I\u2019m gonna miss him,\u201d Kerr said.<\/p>\n

Miami is 25-24 as they next play the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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