Andrew Wiggins didn’t hide how he feels about sharing a locker room again with Klay Thompson.
After Thompson reached a buyout agreement with the Dallas Mavericks earlier this summer and signed with the Miami Heat as a free agent, he found himself back alongside a familiar face from Golden State. Thompson and Wiggins were both part of the Warriors’ 2021-22 championship team, and Wiggins said the reunion has already brought a jolt of energy to Miami.
“He’s one of the most competitive people I played with. To have him on the squad is going to be amazing," said Wiggins.
"He’s one of one. He brings that championship mentality to the team, and this is a year that we can do something special and he’s someone that can be a big part of it.”
Wiggins also pointed to what Thompson still represents at this stage of his career: a proven winner who can shape the tone of a team. The two were part of the Warriors’ title run in 2021-22, the same season Wiggins made his All-Star appearance with Golden State.
There’s also a bigger milestone sitting in front of Thompson if Miami goes all the way. A title with the Heat would give him his fifth NBA championship, moving him past former Warriors teammates Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who are tied with him now.
For Wiggins, another ring would make it two in his career. For Thompson, it would add another chapter to a résumé already built around winning.
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