Following the good news of Stephen Curry, Warriors welcome another important pillar back
After receiving the good news about Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors fans are preparing to welcome another important player back to the lineup. The next name that is having a good recovery from injury and is about to return is Andrew Wiggins, who has been sidelined since the beginning of December for various reasons.
Initially, the All-Star player suffered a strain on the inner thigh muscle and was immediately suspended from the game for observation. Unfortunately for Wiggins when he was recovering well and had just returned to training when he had a viral fever, he had to suspend all sports activities for more than a week.
According to an update from head coach Steve Kerr, Andrew Wiggins' health condition has improved and he will be reevaluated by the medical team this weekend.
"Andrew has returned to practice and today, he completed the lesson in good spirits," the Golden State Warriors captain shared on the morning of January 6, Vietnam time.
“Everything is progressing, including the recovery of the injury and Andrew's health. The medical team will work with him and then determine a date to return to the starting lineup. Soon, I think."
Not only Stephen Curry, but Andrew Wiggins is also one of the most important names that the Golden State Warriors own.
As well as being Golden State's top outer defensive player, the Canadian striker is also capable of supporting the attack and playing the role of a trigger next to Stephen Curry.
He averaged 19.1 points per game with a shot success rate of 62.1%, both of which were in the top tier of the team. In addition, Wiggins is also the Warriors' most effective 3-pointer with 45% 3PT.
When Andrew Wiggins was injured in early December, the Chase Center team immediately lost 7 of the following 9 matches.
Update for reporters, coach Steve Kerr said Andrew Wiggins can return to the field as soon as this weekend (Sunday morning, January 8) if allowed by the doctors.
“Since returning to training, Wiggins has locked himself in the gym every day trying to get back in shape. It's a very commendable signal for him personally as well as for us," coach Steve Kerr said of the player.
“It is not clear if Andrew will be able to play this weekend or not. If the medical team gives the green light, I am ready to use him in the upcoming match against the Orlando Magic."
As announced yesterday, Stephen Curry will be able to return at the earliest in the next 7-10 days. The goal that the Golden State Warriors coaching staff set is the match against the San Antonio Spurs taking place on January 14 (Vietnam time).
It could be the first game in more than 6 weeks, the new Warriors welcomes the return of the strongest squad, including a group of 5 including Curry - Thompson - Wiggins - Green - Looney.
Advanced stats show that this is the Warriors' most effective formation, overwhelming the opposition with +23 points per 100 ball possession.
