Heat forward Andrew Wiggins celebrates the achievement of scoring 15,000 career points

Andrew Wiggins has become a well-respected veteran in the NBA. He has played across three teams in his career, and he has been superb for all three. Wiggins' consistency continues to be one of his biggest strengths, which is seen with scoring over 15,000 points in his career.

He earned this latest achievement in his latest game for the Miami Heat, which was against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. It was a special day for Wiggins, as he got his latest achievement while leading the Heat in scoring with 28 points.

Wiggins celebrates scoring over 15,000 NBA points

During his NBA career, Wiggins has been a bit of a mixed bag. He was a former number one overall pick, so expectations were high for him. While he never became a tried and true supertar, he did become an All-Star and a champion.

For the Minnesota Timberwolves, he showed he can be a star-level player, peaking with his 2016-17 campaign when he averaged 23.6 points per game. He made the move to the Golden State Warriors, where he became one of the most valuable role players in their 2022 championship run.

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Now that he is with the Heat, Wiggins is not the biggest star. However, he is a high-level role player again, scoring 15.9 points per game while providing solid defense. While he is not the most vocal player, he is also a respected figure in the locker room. 

On Saturday, he received well-deserved praise for his consistency through the years. He earned every point he scored as he eclipsed the 15,000 mark, which is a rare feat for any NBA player.

"It's been a hell of a journey. A lot of ups and downs in this league. I cherish these moments. Happy I got my family here in the stands to witness it. I got a great team and organization behind me," Wiggins said on the post-game interview after the Heat's latest win.

Moving forward, the Heat are still having an up-and-down season. However, they can always rely on Wiggins being a reliable presence on and off the court. He can always elevate his game when needed, as shown with his 28-point performance against the Grizzlies.

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