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Steve Kerr invokes Kevin Durant to explain why Warriors made Andrew Wiggins trade before the summer

Golden State Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins (22) drives against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Golden State Warriors guard Andrew Wiggins (22) drives against the Phoenix Suns during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2020, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Photo: Matt York / Associated Press

When the Golden State Warriors traded D'Angelo Russell to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Andrew Wiggins and draft picks last week, many wondered why the Warriors did not wait until the offseason to do so.