Here is all you need to know about Canadian basketball player Andrew Wiggins’ father and former NBA player Mitchell Wiggins and his illness and health
This season for the Golden State Warriors, Andrew Wiggins has moved from being a starter to a bench player.
Who is Mitchell Wiggins father of Andrew Wiggins, what illness does he suffer from, health and medical condition latest update
Wiggins missed a substantial amount of games last season; a total of 25; for personal reasons. These explanations had to do with his father’s serious medical condition, it was later discovered.
Golden State's Andrew Wiggins plans to attend Warriors-Thunder on Tuesday. The reason for Wiggins' leave of absence since mid-February is that his father, Mitchell Wiggins, has been dealing with a serious medical situation, sources close to the situation say. 🙏🏽
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 3, 2023
Head coach Steve Kerr announced on Wednesday night that the former NBA Finals hero will be missing two seasons of games due to leave with an excuse. He told told 95.7 The Game:
We’re in a position where Wiggs is a private person and he’s asked to keep it private and we’re gonna honor that.”
The head coach further stated that they “need him” however, his return isn’t determined so far. While it isn’t confirmed yet if its due to his father’s health, speculations allude towards it being the cause. Wiggins is yet to reveal what his dad is suffering from.
Steve Kerr said it is an excused absence for Andrew Wiggins: “Oh yeah. Yeah.”
He said both him and Rick Celebrini are in contract with Wiggins. Still no firm timetable on return, but: “We expect him back.” pic.twitter.com/aqgAgqZFJ6
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 29, 2024
Who is Mitchell Wiggins?
Mitchell Lee Wiggins is an American former basketball player who specialised in shooting guard position. The 64-year-old was born on September 28, 1959, Kinston, North Carolina, U.S and measured 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall.
A look at Mitchell Wiggins’ career
Mitchell attended Clemson University, Florida State University, and Truett-McConnell College to play collegiate ball.
In the 1983 NBA Draft, Wiggins was chosen with the 23rd overall choice by the Indiana Pacers. He was then dealt to the Chicago Bulls in exchange for Sidney Lowe and a second-round pick. The Bulls sent Caldwell Jones to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Wiggins and draft selections during the 1984 off-season.
He was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers for the 1991-92 season. He played in the NBA for just one season, 1991–1992. During his NBA tenure, he scored 3,877 points. Following his return to Europe, Wiggins played for Milon Nea Smyrni, Sporting Athens, and Panionios Nea Smyrni during his illustrious Greek League career.
In the Philippine Basketball Association, he played for the Tondeña 65 Rhummasters, a minor league team in the United States, and the French League’s CSP Limoges.
Wiggins competed for the United States national basketball team and took home the silver medal from the 1982 FIBA World Championship. Talking about his career as a coach, Wiggins attempted coaching in the lower leagues in the 2000s.
Mitchell Wiggins’ wife and career
Mitchell Wiggins is married to Marita Payne-Wiggins, a track and field athlete who is a two-time Olympic silver medalist. The two welcomed six children together, three sons Andrew, Mitchell Jr, and Nick and three daughters, Angelica, Taya and Stephanie.