Blessing in Disguise

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Andrew Wiggins. Wiggins has been the talk of the NBA for the past two years. For those of you who did the math, yes Wiggins was still in college drawing attention from NBA teams. The team that drafted him was loaded with Lebron James, Kyrie Irving and other young talent.

That chance to work under and learn from Lebron quickly disappeared. The Cleveland Cavaliers loved Kevin Love more than Wiggins.

So where does Wiggins find himself now? In the cold state of Minnesota working with Ricky Rubio, fellow rookie Zach Lavine, Thaddeus Young, and a reformed Anthony Bennett.

That trade was the best thing that ever could have happened to Andrew Wiggins. Even he himself said that he wanted to be traded. No, he isn't getting tips from Lebron but he's getting something better. Wiggins is getting hands on experience. Let me say this CLEARLY the Minnesota Timberwolves are his team now. Nothing beats hands on experience people. I can give you advice on how to drive all day long, but it means nothing until you're in the driver's seat.

Andrew Wiggins is in the driver's seat now. In one year at Kansas Wiggins put up 17 points a game and showed that he has the tools to score. On a team that lacks scorers Wiggins can come in and take over. He has nothing to lose and everything to gain. Who needs Lebron's tutelage when you can learn on your own?

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I think this goes without saying but Andrew Wiggins is a special player. Not only do I believe that, but so do other fans, analysts and even some players believe it. The most important player of all believes it. Kobe commented saying that "the Cavs are making a huge mistake by trading Wiggins." Kobe only gives credit when its needed so you know Wiggins has got "IT". Now it's just time for him to put the keys in the ignition and start driving.