Tyrese Haliburton Tried To Tell Us About Andrew Wiggins Guarding Tatum

This video is from previous live streams in which Tyrese Haliburton said Andrew Wiggins (The Golden State Warriors) is the best defender Jayson Tatum (The Boston Celtics) has seen during these playoffs. Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins and The Golden State Warriors just beat Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and The Boston Celtics in Game 5 of The NBA Finals. What do we think about the take?
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[@zachmclean2858]

“Andrew Wiggins is the worst defensive matchup Tatum has had to deal with so far in these playoffs” should be the quote. While he is not a better overall defender than holiday, Wiggins is a worse matchup for Tatum. Wiggins length and athleticism affect during and right before the shot/finishes more so than holiday can.

[@Mou_men]

said it perfectly

[@whydopeoplealwayssayuhm]

spot on! it's exactly why bjelica had success against tatum in game 4. he's not a great defensive player, but he has size and knows how to use his size to disrupt jt. wiggs actually has athleticism and has always been a good defensive player. but he's become a great defensive player since joining the warriors. i think wiggs held luka to 51% during that series and that was the worst fg% a player held luka to during the playoffs lol. and ppl said "LuKa sTilL sHot ovEr 50%" we'll yeah, he's that damn good! anyways, yes, let's appreciate wiggs, he deserves the acknowledgment.

[@eh9198]

Defending a 6’10 all star forward, to me, suggests more than just a matchup issue. I think it is more about the moment. He never had a real chance to make a deep run in the playoffs before, and now we have some evidence. He has been a rebounding machine for the playoffs, and goes from still to strike so fast and has overall just looked mean. Well, at leaset Canadian mean.

[@halochampion342]

Jrue was also not the primary defender on Tatum, that was wes matthews

[@jon4good929]

Wiggins is so underrated on D. Can tell they haven't watched him lock up gaurds, forwards, shooters, guys who drive to the basket. A lot of games they start him on the guy they think will be the problem and then when someone else gets hot, they slide him over there to cool that guy off. Guards 1-4 extremely well and holds his own on 5's.

[@diegoavila8815]

I love how he's not super confident but is actually giving a really good take, that's the sign of someone that knows there's a lot more to being right then saying something out loud

[@07uncanny]

Thanks

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

I think it's a sign of someone who is smart and honest enough to know that things aren't really that black and white.

[@judyclarkson5887]

@@lakeshoresubtleties true that

[@masondagosto8137]

Well said

[@gnomechomsky2524]

intellectual honesty from tyrese

[@OLDMANANDTHETHREE]

What a Finals performance from Andrew Wiggins. It inspired us to post this Tyrese Haliburton take he gave at the start of The Finals. We laughed at the time but it turned out to be pretty spot on. Shoutout Wiggins. Shoutout Tyrese. Thanks for watching, everyone.

[@Bignitsuj]

Watched all season, He's better on D than Jrue. I said it and I know I am also right. Andrew Wiggins has grown, he's different now. 2 Way Wiggs.

[@veadrecv6161]

psssuy

[@24superswimmer]

Lmao! This is too funny!!!

[@MR_M0RNINGSTAR]

Tatum and brown looked washed they cant score at the same time defend for the whole game. And wiggs look good coz he is not a main scorer. But i like the adjustments warriors made when they put wiggs on bostons big. They cant guard him he is too fast and too athletic

[@aleksiz15]

Definitely better just because of his length. Add to that is his ability to score, and he's athletic too. People forget how high he can jump. That matters on shooter and scorers.

[@5luelight726]

Yup. Size, speed, athleticism, and strength. He has the ability to stay in front of Tatum and contest everything.

[@MAC2890]

And crazy stamina. Right up there with Curry.

[@judyclarkson5887]

Not Giannis nor Kd nor Butler who's able to slow down JT, it's Wiggins instead. Dude's been really underrated in this whole postseason run man. 2-way Wiggs indeed!

[@taboo0]

Girth too 👀😩

[@SneakerologyEA]

@@taboo0 ayoooo pausee

[@brianjuice]

@@MAC2890 His stamina is insane. He'll play 45 minutes and still be sprinting back to defense and diving for loose balls.

[@bleeperton]

As a Wolves fan, I'm happy for Wiggs. We didn't have the right staff at the time/good enough staff to push him to buy into defense. Props to the Warriors once again

[@zirvster2011]

I hope the wolves take another step, i love your players and the fans deserve some success

[@thestrika]

You still don't

[@bleeperton]

@@zirvster2011 it's been too long 😭😭

[@timbuck2406]

WIGGGGGGGYYYYYYYYYYYYY 🐐🐐

[@housesuns-kings8480]

i love ant and really want kat to succeed. hopefully you guys get it to the finals some day

[@DoJoStan]

He's 100% right, Andrew Wiggins has been playing insane these playoffs.

[@OLDMANANDTHETHREE]

He’s been great.

[@ar_eb.r]

@@OLDMANANDTHETHREE why do you always try to down play, a players amazing performance ?

[@edjohn5114]

@@ar_eb.r ... he literally agreed

[@bEaRsFANATIC3]

@ you’re a goofball lmao

[@sulwhale3171]

I heard him and jimmy are friends again also since 2020

[@MAC2890]

When GSW traded for Wiggins, I didn't pay any attention to the reputation he'd had in Minnesota. I just figured that if GSW could turn the star of Shaqtin' a Fool into a well-respected center, they should be able to make something pretty special out of a #1 draft pick.

[@fredleeland2464]

Exactly People were focused on DLo being gone but Wiggins was a better fit forsure

[@medou99]

I honestly thought it was a steal. I just remember thinking how do the warriors keep getting away with this. I mean granted they put work on bringing the best out of him. But I thought he was a diamond in the rough. I have a lot of faith in warriors development. To a fault sometimes. Like I wish they play kuminga more, but I just have to trust them.

[@riskderic]

warriors is a known rehab center for troubled NBA players, even otto porter is playing great these playoffs

[@felipe5955]

The warriors did the same thing for wiggins that they did for otto-porter. They allowed them to play roles in a system. Both those players where on previous teams that wanted them to be the superstar and carry their franchise

[@louiswilliams984]

@@medou99 Man me too! Kuminga would’ve like having a 2nd Wiggins on the court

[@PatchesOhoulihan159]

This man Wiggins participated in training camp, didn't miss a single practice, played in every preseason game, all 82 regular season games, and each and every playoff game possible. And made his 1st all star team and won a damn championship 🏆

[@nvm8824]

Wiggins has come a far way from Minnesota. Warriors was the best situation for Wiggins

[@rodaxel7165]

26 pts. Double Double. When Curry went one from 6 -21 Wiggins and Poole stepped up.

[@JD-jz5gu]

These stats from Steph are definitely wrong…..

[@brandoncrockett9266]

@@JD-jz5gu Yeah, Steph shot the ball horribly tonight, but he was a +15 (second highest on the team). But Wiggins was amazing though

[@sedkibenhaouala4749]

Klay did his thing too

[@brandoncrockett9266]

@@sedkibenhaouala4749 No doubt.

[@joweydelanota7421]

You ste undermining Wiggings game. I dont think you understand how dominant Wiggings wad this game

[@deiondre0]

Not even Tyrese can believe how accurate his own take was 😂😂

[@llman03]

He knew he was right but they made him feel guilty by laughing at him. He should be an nba analyst or a scout because he can spot talent.

[@Johenz]

@@llman03 pretty much made him feel like he was being ridiculous. Sometimes you just got to own your shitb

[@benedictcaguiat4772]

i remember the days when wiggins was an inconsistent offensive scorer and a defensive liability. Going to golden state is the best thing that ever happpened to him

[@Chessbox09]

Golden State really fixed his shot. Its so fluid now.

[@joweydelanota7421]

When wss Wiggins a defensive liability, casual

[@chiefhardy6312]

always had the skill and talent, just had to be in the right environment

[@deegosnippHD]

Coming into the nba Wiggins was regarded NBA LEVEL DEFENDER HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE he always had this in him he not just the best yeh defender the most athletic player in the series is rebounds in traffic is insane

[@whaleking6445]

@@joweydelanota7421 wiggins was always a defensive liability, it was only until recently he turned into an elite defender, casual

[@kingeffet6349]

Perfect timing JJ... Game 5 just ended and JT was on fire 3rd QT and canceled -12 deficit.. Then 4th QT WIGGS was on him every possession and put him in his POCKET Tyrese hot take is 100% true

[@julianfromlegal3740]

As a Warriors fan, I can't hate on the Minnesota Timberwolves. They passed on Curry twice, couldn't get the Klay Thompson-Kevin Love deal over the finish line, and traded Wiggins and a first-round draft pick to Golden State. Minnesota has helped the Warriors more than anyone.

[@gregoryharlston0602]

Is all of this true? Golden State should send a ring to the Timberwolves' GM! lol

[@emmanuelobodozie713]

@@gregoryharlston0602 yes lol. They drafted ricky rubio and jonny flyn at 5 and 6 and warriors picked curry at 7. Traded wiggins for d lo and a first round picked (ended up being wiseman)

[@deep5588]

@@emmanuelobodozie713 first round pick was Kuminga at #7. Wiseman was Warriors draft pick at #2 the year prior to drafting Kuminga.

[@roboninja3194]

Tatum in the 4th quarter of games 1-5 these Finals: Game1: 0 pts 0-3 field goals Game2: 0 pts 0-1 FG Game3: 8 pts 3-7 FG Game4: 3 pts 1-5 FG Game5: 5 pts 1-5 FG Has 18 turnovers total for the series which is the most by anyone on either team. He's average 3 ppg and shooting 24% in the 4th quarter (5-21) yet I've seen many Celtics fans saying Tatum has been amazing in the Finals. Talk about delusional. Wiggins has shut this man down in the 4th quarter. Wiggins deserved his all-star start and he's become the best 2 way shooting guard in the game.

[@twoquickii1330]

Can you imagine if LeBron had 4th Quarter stats like that IN ANY playoff series, let alone the Finals? It would be the biggest story in basketball of the year! I am just saying it's crazy how magnified stats become for guys like LeBron and KD. I think people are giving Tatum a pass because he's young. And also, there are certain guys that give some superstars a nightmare. Wiggins is definitely a perfect mold of defender for Tatum.

[@Malikstaking]

0:45 JJ talking about hot takes but he just tried to say that PJ tucker is a better defender than Andrew Wiggins 😂

[@John-jm4nv]

That dude is fool . He's said that because Wiggins is on the warriors. I bet if Wiggins was on any other team he would have agreed.

[@Malikstaking]

@Jose Gomez Wiggins can guard the 1-4 just like tucker can.Just because I say that tucker isn’t a better defender than Wiggins doesn’t mean I’m dogging tucker I just have an opinion.And just because you get signed for defense doesn’t make you a better defender than someone

[@Malikstaking]

@Jose Gomez for example teams would sign Matisse thybulle for his defense but does that make him a better defender than a jrue holiday or a Marcus smart. NO!!!!!!! It just means that Matisse is just gonna provide you defense and nothing else.

[@brandongaspard1738]

While Tucker may be a more consistent defender, Wiggins has the tools to be a better one. He can guard the perimeter slightly better than PJ and PJ can guard the post slightly better than Wiggins

[@patrickyarnold5815]

Yeah, don't dog Tucker like that. As a Warriors fan, I've seen the beast that Tucker is defensively and he's been doing it for a much longer period than Wiggins. Gave us fits in the Rockets years. Wiggins has the athleticism to be great but is still learning the techniques and positioning it takes to be an all-nba defense team. Tucker was robbed in 2020 of all defensive team but Wiggins has never been close to one. If Wiggins continues to improve, he'll likely get votes next year

[@bootsbailey5857]

after this game 5, just say it... Wiggins is one of the best defenders in the league.

[@lakeshoresubtleties]

Crazy how the book on this guy has changed in two seasons. The Wolves couldn't get anyone to take him off their hands. The Warriors traded a fringe all star point guard with upside they had no need for to take a chance on him, and got Kuminga in the process. Smart gamble by the Warriors. They helped turn his career around.

[@TheTaekwon3]

Stop it lol

[@vincent8313]

@@TheTaekwon3 you can deny the truth all you want, doesn’t make it incorrect

[@jeremyfuller7730]

@@TheTaekwon3 How stupid are you?

[@andrejohnson4663]

@@vincent8313 exactly people denies because they don't agree with it but last time check alot of people disagrees with the truth. So just because u disagree with it doesn't mean it's not true. You're just in denial to the truth.

[@AlexDanger221]

Tyrese was spot on; I had a similar idea that Wiggins could give Tatum a lot of trouble but I was not expecting him going that crazy in Game 5. Imagine if Wiggs would play angry or with a chip on his shoulder the whole time, scary good dude if motivated. By the way Tyrese should be on at least once a month, funny and likeable guy.

[@macobrew2175]

Sometimes it's less about who the better all around defender is and more about who can defend a particular player better. The combination of Wiggins length, speed, athleticism, and determination is giving Tatum all kinds of problems. JJ Redick knows this.

[@malekkushimuzik3580]

Wiggins is guarding the best player on almost every team, almost every night for a whole season. It's definitely about the best defender in this case and not merely matchups although your point is well taken.

[@yw3178]

@@malekkushimuzik3580 I mean matchups still do matter. Gp2 was better at guarding morant than wiggins in the grizzlies series. But wiggins has that physique that is ideal to guard every position. Maybe except Cs I guess.

[@malekkushimuzik3580]

@@yw3178 True. Wiggins is too big and a step just a little too slow to match up with some of the small guards like Ja.

[@yahiaali4059]

@@malekkushimuzik3580 Wiggins can definitely guard ja but morant is really good picking out mismatches and wiggins isn’t slow he’s really a fast player

[@nasescobar6004]

Wiggins has been playing great defense all season long. I told few of my friends that one of this games he might go for 30 because he’s gaining a lot of confidence from his defensive effort.

[@to3sted248]

I knew this clip was gonna come after the podcast and the game 😂😂

[@raggg]

Leaving Minnesota is the best thing that happen to Wiggins. Hope he stays with Warriors for a long time and continue to develop.

[@dailynnsp.o.v]

For the ones who reads this just know this is only the beginning keep pushing, grinding, and fighting. Whatever it is in life you want to do to go after it life is to short. Life is a marathon not a sprint so go out there and live it up I hope all is well and goes well for you peace and love.

[@Imeanwellshit]

@Trippy SZN what does it matter ?

[@Imeanwellshit]

Thanks bruh same to u. 🙏🏽 much appreciated

[@traetaylor3466]

It’s been a long day. I appreciate you g. Bless up 🙏🏽

[@tranformersaddiction]

Nah bro this can easily relate to wiggins

[@YourNeedxim2456]

He was right lmfaoooo W take by him

[@marcengel4394]

JJ! One of the best new voices and minds in sports media. I appreciate the level of expertise you bring and how you articulate that is very refreshing and engaging. Thank you for what you do and how you do it.

[@madsen.]

Man I love Tyrese and I LOVE that he's the young guy thats ended up being the old man & the three correspondent. Good times good content.

[@sonnyankau9239]

i don't see the Warriors losing when Wiggins plays like this. the dude looks relentless on both sides of the court.

[@Kharl19]

yeah, he's definitely a star now

[@KM-bu1js]

Wiggins has the agility of a cat! And he’s stronger than he looks 😂

[@emmapeel38]

It's surprising - considering his frame - but I was just thinking the same thing. He's really good at holding off bigger players down low, and jumping 2 or 3 times before anyone else reacts when grabbing a rebound. Wiggins always had a ridiculous motor and athleticism (parked in neutral too often mind you), but he's got a bit of Rodman in him too with how quickly he gets to rebounds. He's shinning brightly because of who he's been able to cover, and so effectively. He was also half-a-step too late defensively for most of his career (trying to block 3pts too often); he looked lost. But now, he's finally figuring it out. He's even starting to direct his teammates defensively; he WAS NOT doing that in Minnesota or even last year.

[@chibababy]

Like the black cat - mj

[@nodoor9132]

Andrew has that 44" vertical going for him.

[@kameronpettigrew3512]

Holiday is probably more disciplined as a defender but Wiggins’ god given talent has to be taken into account. He’s 6’7 with a 7ft wingspan and a 40 inch vert. He’s a better match up for Tatum. That’s something that’s not talked about enough. How certain talents and gifts create difficult matchups for certain guys.

[@ryner510]

Wiggins strapping up the 2 best young players under 25 in Luka and Tatum in back to back playoff series just goes to show how much effort has Wiggins put in on the defensive end ever since he got in this league

[@Rx79100]

Really love seeing him put efforts on that. Also many fights to get Rebounds ( second chances score for Warriors ).

[@UnholyMyth1]

Wiggin is 27

[@azimali1391]

Andrew Wiggins turning that narrative around. Just shows situation is a big factor….

[@Geeandrezzi]

I get what you’re trying to say. But he’s a number 1 pick, situation isn’t supposed to matter. Hes flourishing as the 4th option, something most nba players would be great at...

[@grichkatayou7558]

@@Geeandrezzi he’s not the fourth option , stop this generic nonsense , he’s the second best player on the Warriors and has been for the playoffs that’s 2 months of the most competitive Ball that is played . He is also the best warrior player who is in no way a liability anywhere on the court . Best rebounder too

[@Geeandrezzi]

@@grichkatayou7558 respectfully, shut up fam. If Wiggins was as great as you were making him seem, the warriors would’ve been in the playoffs last year as well. Wiggins skill set benefits from great players around him

[@Coreyy12]

@@Geeandrezzi why are you being so harsh to both the other dude and Wiggins. Last year’s team wasn’t as good as this year and Wiggins has taken another step from last year to this year. In no means is he the fourth option on this warriors team either, especially with how Klay has a tendency to force bad shots at times. He has been without a doubt the Dubs’ 2nd best and maybe even most consistent player this whole playoffs. Just give the man his respect

[@Geeandrezzi]

@@Coreyy12 wasn’t being harsh. Certainly don’t see how anything I said is to be taken as a diss to Wiggins, it’s just facts. Klay being inconsistent doesn’t have anything to do with Wiggins benefiting from Klay’s movement. Half the time, Wiggins is attacking bad close outs due to the attention of klay and Steph. Wiggins is simply playing the iggy role from 2015. How is that wrong or harsh to say?

[@basketballknowledge7708]

The fact that JJ didnt realize that about Wiggins makes me question his basketball acumen

[@John-jm4nv]

What I'm saying lol . And JJ was professional basketball player .

[@Jerry-iv3yh]

Haha calm down guys, who do you think y'all are

[@basketballknowledge7708]

@UCgKRFVpKw7qJibc_68Seyfg Haliburton said Wiggins is the best defender he has faced all playoffs and JJ scoffed at the idea that he could be better than 2 other defenders Tatum has faced in the previous rounds being Jrue Holiday and PJ Tucker ...... Now ask yourself who would you want guarding Tatum out of the 3, Holiday too small & Tucker not quick or athletic enough.... Wiggins has the combination of height length speed athleticism and wiry strength to really bother Tatum and we are seeing it play out.

[@Trey7105]

I thought that was disappointing as well

[@hassanbah9239]

Wiggins has always been a great defender even watching him in practices at phog allen fieldhouse it was always amazing how well he moved his feet and how quick his second jump is for contest and rebounds. Glad to see him succeed in the league. Everyone in Lawrence is happy to see everyone recognize you for who you are wiggs

[@emmapeel38]

I agree with you, specifically in college. But he was lost on defense during his run with the Timberwolves. Coming out of college, he was thought of as being a sure thing on defense, more than whatever he could do offensively. Wiggins always had the motor, athleticism, wingspan, etc., to become a great defensive player, but his defensive IQ didn't match his tools until recently. Honestly, I thought by this point of his career, he'd be in line with Kawhi on defense. I'm VERY happy for him, and his defensive baseline - the way he's playing now - is where it always should have been.

[@devvv4616]

@@emmapeel38 he's around that level already, just doesn't have the hype yet. He's the best lockdown defender of a championship level team. That's Kawhi's role when he first won fmvp in 2014.

[@coldones9505]

Wiggins has always been an all star talent. But this is a contract year for Wiggins so of course he is going to give it his all defensively/offensively to secure the bag. Then go back to not caring much about his job after he signs the dotted line.

[@forte2337]

tyrese seems like the dude thats fun to be around with one of the most likable players in the league fs

[@jamaalhorton2343]

Tatum and Wiggins work out together! Wiggins knows Tatum timing and Rhythm!

[@QHer0]

I do agree Wiggins has been the hardest matchup for Tatum, I love Jrue and next year when they face-off like you guys said Jrue might just shut Tatum down, but looking at Wiggins built, his about the same height as Tatum, longer limbs, and very Athletic, he could hold off Tatum's post ups and Tatum can't just pull up over the top of his head since they're about the same height which was the only advantage that Tatum had against Jrue.

[@ddw-ge1ss]

Wiggins totally outplaying him this series

[@femmedenise3598]

@@goeast12 umm he said what he said and he has… you do know as a “super star” those numbers are poor asf … any super start needs to be averaging 26 plus in the finals .. you sound crazy asf

[@prometheus3498]

@@goeast12 Why didnt u include efficiency? Surely that is extremely important when comparing players performances.

[@prometheus3498]

@@goeast12 Why are you stat mining only focusing on the good portion of his stats, I dont care about his three point shooting any more than i care about his % from long twos, I care about his overall shooting % which has not been good. If I score 30 ppg on 14 FG%, isnt that obviously worse than someone who scores 26 ppg on 45 FG%? However, if I just hid the %'s, then there is no way to judge between the two. I dont think you're doing it on purpose, maybe your just a Tatum fan, but I hope you realize that you're not doing a fair compaison when you 1) completely ignore overall efficiency in your first statement and 2) focus on a subsection of efficiency for no reason whatsoever except to make Tatums efficiency look better than it actually is.

[@prometheus3498]

@@goeast12 To be clear, I dont think that Wiggins is outplaying Tatum this series. There is only a 2% difference in true shooting, while Tatum has averaged 6 more assists and only 2 less rebounds per game. All of that while facing the entire attention of the Warriors team as the Celtics N.1 option (while Wiggins is the N.3 option). I just think your reasoning is . . . poor.

[@prometheus3498]

@@goeast12 Its obviously possible to agree with someones conclusion but disagree with their reasoning. For example, I may agree with someone saying that the earth is an ellipsoid but not with their reasoning that its an ellipsoid because a giant turtle sat on it crushing it from a perfect sphere. This is basics stuff bro. Also, i have no idea what you're saying with "3 point shooting will bring up true shooting percentage". Restate it so that it becomes coherent.

[@bledsooee]

Wiggins was destined to be a top tier athlete

[@BFCNick]

Jrue Holiday is 6'3" and can guard 1-4, and play some godly help defense on 5's, but for the specific defensive assignment of Tatum Wiggins is better suited. On top of that at this stage in his career he just has more energy, and constant disruption is almost as important as having competent defensive feet. He's also not the primary scorer or a high volume facilitator. For this series he's slowly become the 2-3 option because Poole is limited by his defensive liability and Klay has not been as dangerous as he'll be for Game 6.

[@resumefreak]

Good take

[@Lee-ic8ln]

Jrue is the most overrated defender. Wiggins, Aaron Neismith and even Jaylen Brown are better defenders than Jrue.

[@BFCNick]

@@Lee-ic8ln I think now I would take Jaylen Brown because he has a better motor. Only for his man to man defense. People always sleep on help defense tho, and his ain't bad, Jrue just has more consistent timing. Already said my piece on Andrew. Idk who Aaron Neismith is

[@twoquickii1330]

If you could BUILD a player to defend Tatum, you would build Andrew Wiggins lol. It's true, the hops, the length, the concentration that he was defending with!

[@twoquickii1330]

@@Lee-ic8ln I agree. Neismith is a world class defender. Some guys (Jrue) look better defending, it looks purely instinctual for him. But Neismith, Wiggins and Brown are better in my opinion as well!

[@dsmvfl363]

People have always been saying that wiggins is the worst amazing player in the nba. He literally can do it all, defend score shoot dunk, he just does it when nobody is looking.

[@VegasVaron]

I enjoy watching Wiggins, he’s a good player and seems like a really nice guy. Good addition to the Warriors family. Plus as a bonus, I don’t expect him to sucker punch anyone.

[@sxlx]

Kobe said Wiggins reminded him of himself.

[@Agbahizzal]

JJ out here helping Wiggins get a better contract.

[@kayfray1019]

Being an indiana pacers fan, I'm glad to see how much Tyrese has been on the media.

[@Keviekev115]

Finally someone knows what hes talking about. Wiggins even shut down Luka. Like Tatum is doing OK. Can do a little better but hes doing good. Wiggins is a star defender

[@wussrestbrook1200]

Luka averaged 32,9,6 how is that getting shut down 😭😭

[@EazyHelper]

@@wussrestbrook1200 Luka scored most of his points in garbage time.... I'm not sure you watched the games

[@tatysiqueira8979]

@@EazyHelper ´not true

[@yahiaali4059]

@@wussrestbrook1200 not all 32 points are on wiggins though😂

[@walterruiz2130]

somewhere in the US nick wright is screaming in pain and impotence and skip is telling his dog that wiggs just saved currys legacy

[@campaign6645]

Andrew Wiggins is my cousin. Love from the Payne’s in Barbados ❤️

[@michaellebreton4294]

So you are related to his mother who also won a silver Olympic medal .

[@campaign6645]

@@michaellebreton4294 that’s correct! His mother was the star of our family until Andrew went to Kansas 💯

[@HaezeusYT]

Was telling the homies that he’s finally playing like a number 1 pick AND definitely the best defender for the warriors rn

[@waytiiwaytiprem5221]

Aged like fine wine

[@devravi7049]

wiggins finally playing the way he wants to. so happy for him.

[@iamchaunceman]

As a mavs fan , he IS the best born defender in the playoffs. Meaning his ability is as good as it gets to start with. It took a few years as being a third or fourth guy to get where he is and it’s as valuable of a role player as ive ever seen. We know he’s not a starting all star but all star talent and all defensive ability.

[@Shawn_M]

Wiggins is a physical match for Tatum. Size, speed, length. Plus I think he's even slightly taller and quicker with a more explosive vertical. It's hard to be consistently effective against that. Remember LeBron having a tough time with Iguadala? It happens

[@tito9560]

Yes your right Wiggins is a better match up for Tatum cuz of his size. The lebron comparison is a little off it’s hard to say that when lebron averaged 35 and 13 and won 2 games his team just was just injured.

[@Newportnews98]

@@tito9560 no the warriors were playing like trash that’s why cavs were up 2-1

[@tito9560]

@@Newportnews98 yeah but if Kylie and love would have played most likely cavs win that series

[@tito9560]

@@Newportnews98 kyrie

[@twoquickii1330]

@shawn m exactly, some guys are just perfect defenders for certain guys. Wiggins is a PERFECT fit defensively for Tatum.

[@chipskylark5086]

Wiggins is a gifted athlete. watch the videos of his vertical when he was coming into the league. guy was jumping out the roof.

[@lastkingredd]

He’s so timid dude you were right own up to it 😂

[@optimalpowersimracing6625]

coming out party for Wiggins, you love to see it. He has been immense in the last two victories.

[@LuckyJackson2020]

JJ aint been wanting to give Wiggins any props this whole playoffs

[@John-jm4nv]

Because he's on the warriors that's why . JJ been talking about the warriors since the playoffs started and lost all the series he picked over the warriors. Lol

[@town_biznessman380]

@@John-jm4nv He's still tight about the Warriors leapfrogging the Clippers to greatness.😆

[@JADiaz10]

I always said when they made the trade, if they can motivate Wiggins to play with effort, they would win another Chip.

[@jb8408]

I wouldn’t say Wiggins is a better defender than Holiday. Just a better matchup against Tatum due to the size and athleticism. Props to Wiggins for his performance this Finals. Rebounding and defense and scoring, He’s been the different maker in this series.

[@yahiaali4059]

Wiggins is just a taller jrue holiday

[@dearmas9068]

I don't think Wiggins is a better defender than Jru or Bam or Giannis or Draymond or even Jimmy Butler. But he was the most attuned to defending a guy with the size and skillset of Jason Tatum, and he executed on that damn near perfectly.

[@jonturner7729]

I noticed this in game 1. Tatum totally relies on his lengthinesses to hit his midrange shots. Wiggins is just as long and might have a little more bounce too.

[@bigwilly43729]

Crying shame no one has ever believed in Andrew Wiggins. Good from him for rising from the depths of the unwanted to get to where he is.

[@sameersaud8484]

andrew wiggins is one of the best defender in the leauge...he is a two way beast

[@christianforbes]

Wiggins deserves every second of being a champion. SO PROUD AND HAPPY FOR HIM. #KEEPGOINGWIGGS

[@friendsmovinganddelivery7514]

People forget Wiggins was a beast defender before the NBA. the league is about roles. In college Self had him and Embiid playing elite defense

[@olujinmiodunlami4902]

Wiggins has super star athleticism! He was a star player in Minnesota, but he just didn't have the right organization around him to get him where he needs to be. Honestly he should be in the position Tatum is (his own team and contending for something). He's good enough yo be that player. But sadly his window to be a franchise player closed; however he's found a great home in Golden State

[@ek274]

props to GS. they made it work with harrison barnes and won. wiggins is the new barnes for GS but obviously better.

[@VladdWavy]

W upload timing 😂🫡

[@MisterJiggles]

There are so many factors to this super complex topic. I think the reality is the Klay and Draymond are playing a key role in this "Wiggin's Elite Defense" take. They are attacking Tatum on his drives forcing him to play make, and Tatum hasn't always made the proper decision. Klay and Draymond are removing those offensive options from Tatum's arsenal. They are playing hard defense on Brown, Smart, Horford, etc. Overall, the Warriors are just throwing bodies at Tatum. Constantly different looks with 4 or 5 guys guarding him at random times. And just forcing him to make the tough play. If Tatum was attacking to score, this series would have a completely different result. And that's the only way I see them winning. And I'm a Piston's fan saying this. I think it was similar to how Boston played KD in the Nets series.

[@xzaviousroman8115]

Jrue’s gonna lock your sh*t up!! -JJ 🤣🤣

[@stevebryan5069]

100% RIGHT, IT'S RAINING AIRBALLS

[@bballstrategy]

Tyrese knows more about defense than you JJ

[@JDeep72]

Honestly I’m fairly new here and idk when Tyrese was introduced but he’s incredible. I love this guy.

[@dooshdoosh4312]

Man tyrese seems like such a chill dude

[@montraix]

I would take 2021-2022 Wiggins on D over Jrue any day. Tyrese was right. And Tyrese, I told everyone that would listen that the Warriors should have used the number 2 pick on you, and I still believe that.

[@Z_Rodriguez13]

I’m not a warriors fan but I’m rooting for the warriors because I’m a Kansas kid and I loved Wiggins back at KU and always been rooting for him

[@fwxalan7056]

i will enjoy watching the development of the interior decor from tyreses house throughout the years

[@sujalgautam9761]

Dude that defense on tatum, looking like scottie pippen out there.

[@Defense701]

He matches at everything size speed strength athleticism only hand full defenders can matchup like that kawhi butler George

[@nikostsolakis2648]

It's not just his length and athleticism. Wiggins is a beast, he hounds all over the court, he doesn't fall into fakes, he has amazing footwork and supreme conditioning + ELITE rebounder. Probably the best defender in the league in the play -offs.

[@g8eo3]

It's fine to say that overall Holiday is the better defender, but Wiggins matches up better vs Tatum than Holiday.

[@nathanbustamante1525]

Andrew Wiggins absolutely shut Tatum down

[@DawryMike]

I don't think that's a bad take at all. Granted Wiggins isn't the best pure defender Tatum has faced, but I think it's his toughest match-up so far just because of his physical attributes and twitchy verticality.

[@femmedenise3598]

He is .. in this series …

[@ohmygod0326]

jrue and pj are great defenders. but wiggins is just like natural enemy for Tatum. wiggins is hard counter him due to his size, speed and strength.

[@berrymckockiner5883]

Wiggins deserved his all Star slot this year

[@rafaelguasp1141]

Jj tried to be sneaky here because you can be a better defender and not know how to guard someone as well as someone else that isnt as good defensively. The take is about who's guarding Tatum the best, not who's the best defender.

[@ryanchristiandacillo1134]

1st tatum guarded by Bruce brown 2nd round pat caugnton 3rd pj tucker all small And now tatum guarded by wiggins good defensive player with 6’7 height

[@warrenz597]

Wiggins has been great, but Tatum definitely does not have "it," at least not yet.

[@CommittedMan]

He’s an imitator, no dog in him…

[@juliepham-le8023]

hes 24 bro

[@freetheworld2671]

maybe that's Wiggins

[@Jorge_Ambruster]

JJs question has a simple answer: Jrue Holiday is better as a defender in paper, Wiggins may be the better defensive matchup for Tatum because of the size.

[@mmmcertified9877]

Tatum has gotta be feeling humbled right now cause Wiggins has been outperforming him seriously the past 2 games. He is also hitting crucial shots on just as tough D, his impact has been the X factor for sure

[@A1Foreversports]

He's not the only one been talking about Wiggins

[@fredrickmiller6534]

The Warriors basically unlocked Wiggins potential by making him a role player and sometimes being the 3rd or 4th option offensively depending who he's on the court with has allowed him to get in his bag. His rebounding and defensive pressure have been invaluable.

[@kareemauguste6720]

how is he a role player when he's an all star?

[@deemoney9376]

2nd option this playoff klay was trash

[@samgunz1]

Styles make matchups.. Wiggins was the perfect blend of athleticism and length and bothered him more than any individual defender up to this point in the playoffs... he really salvaged his name with his performance in this series on both ends of the floor

[@MiguelGonzalez-bg8hx]

As a Kings fan it hurts to watch Tyrese. Kings legend 1000%

[@SaiyanSoule]

When he settled down and got the Harrison Barnes like role. He really has been more efficient and having less pressure offensively to be the guy has allowed him to focus more defensively. So it benefits everyone on that team.

[@EduSanjuan777]

He was able to give trouble to Doncic which is virtually unstoppable. After much hate the kid is becoming what he is, not s superstar but an elite two way wing.

[@xTymezz]

Love Tyrese & JJ content & the relationship

[@johnb4932]

mad Kings fan here coz i miss this guy.

[@timboonstra1756]

I always tell my JV kids, that to have a path to success on offense or defense, you don’t have to be perfect. You have to be bigger than the guys that are quicker than you, and you have to be quicker than the guys that are bigger than you. Then, as long as you have one of those advantages, you have to be smarter than them in order to dictate where action takes place. Tatum is enough bigger than Jrue that he really has an avenue to take advantage of Jrue. With Wiggins length and athleticism, Tatum does not have any easy avenues of advantage. And then Wiggins overachieved and that was that.

[@TJ-ie9qo]

JJ with those shades in the flashback.