NBA: Looking back at 4 players that peaked way too early

NBA Philadelphia 76ers Michael Carter-Williams (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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NBA Minnesota Timberwolves Andrew Wiggins (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

Andrew Wiggins

While some may argue that it is still too early for this, but Andrew Wiggins seems to have peaked already. As the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, Wiggins was viewed as a generational talent.

Drawing comparisons to legends like T-Mac, and Kobe. In his first few years, he would show that promise. He would win rookie of the year averaging 16.9 points per game. In year two, he was averaging 20.7 points per game. By year three, he was averaging 23.7 points per game. However, with the Wolves trading for Jimmy Butler, Wiggins; production would dip 17.7 points per game.

However, something that was concerning was the fact he was the third option taking the most shots on the team. However, Jimmy would be traded after a short drama-filled stint. Many thought Wiggins would go back to the near 24 points per game he averaged before.

However he didn’t and he hasn’t gotten back to his three-year form despite being the second option. Not only that, but he also hasn’t shown improvement as a playmaker, defender, and rebounder despite having the athleticism and skills to be at least above average at all three of those aspects of the game.