Andrew Wiggins is forever etched in Golden State Warriors folklore following his heroics in the 2021-22 season, having been the second-best player behind Stephen Curry in the franchise's historic championship run.
But after failing to totally recapture that form since, Wiggins has only been involved in one winning playoff series over the past three years. He and the Warriors subsequently found themselves in a tough spot -- while Wiggins was still a valuable player, he no longer held the ability to be the second-best player on a team looking to contend.
Wiggins ultimately couldn't give Golden State what they needed, and Golden State couldn't get what they needed without moving Wiggins.