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The basketball community lost one of its well-loved members, ex-NBA guard Mitchell Wiggins, who passed on at age 64. Wiggins was a six-season veteran of the league and was normally revered for his achievements on the court.
He is also the father of Andrew Wiggins, who plays forward for the Golden State Warriors.
The basketball community has lost a Legend. Our hearts are with the family, friends and fans of Mitchell Wiggins.#LegendsForever pic.twitter.com/VO363e4sbz — NBA Alumni ? (@NBAalumni) September 13, 2024
From Kinston, North Carolina, Mitchell Wiggins entered the NBA history books as the 23rd overall selection by the Indiana Pacers.
Soon after that, his rights were transferred to the Chicago Bulls, with whom he had a good debut year, averaging 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game.
Wiggins' NBA Journey
Some of his notable career accomplishments include time spent with the Houston Rockets, where he was part of the team that won the Western Conference championship in 1986.
Though he accomplished many things, his life in the National Basketball Association contained quite a lot of ups and downs, including a very short career with the Philadelphia 76ers. Tributes from his family, the National Basketball Retired Players Association, and The Houston Rockets confirmed the news about his death.
Given the daughter and these organizations, social media was updated with pictures of sorrow and memories of the person Wiggins has been - a man and a sportsman. He influenced the sport and the individuals surrounding him.
Today we mourn the passing of former Houston Rockets guard, Mitchell Wiggins.
Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends. pic.twitter.com/2CPttV6nzR — Houston Rockets (@HoustonRockets) September 13, 2024
The features of Mitchell Wiggins did not end with his achievements in the NBA.
He is well known as Andrew Wiggins's father and, in this capacity, managed to make his contribution toward Andrew's bright basketball career in the Warriors. These family ties to young NBA stars demonstrate how deeply the various stories intertwine with the profession of a basketball player.
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