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Don’t look now, but Andrew Wiggins’ defense is improving

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For his first three seasons in the NBA, there has been a predictable narrative about Andrew Wiggins.

The 6-foot-8 Canadian national is an athletic freak whose constantly improving handle allows him to get to the basket at will, where he finishing at a high rate. Wiggins may not be a deadly shooter from mid-range or from deep, but opposing teams must at least respect his shooting ability.

It didn’t take long for opposing players, coaches and staff to figure that out. And even if they still couldn’t figure out how to defend it, as Wiggins consistently enhanced his offensive game from year to year.