When the Cleveland Cavaliers drafted Kansas phenom Andrew Wiggins first overall in Thursday's NBA Draft, the entire Cavs rumors and news cycle went absolutely nuts with joy.
So, in celebration of a new era in Cavs basketball, we're here to give you all the latest tweets and tidbits of info surrounding the team's new franchise player.
Firstly, Brendan Bowers of Cavs blog Stepien Rules provides an aspiration of Wiggins which will make new coach David Blatt grin from ear-to-ear:
Andrew Wiggins: "I want to be on the All-Defensive team" #Cavs
— Brendan Bowers (@BowersCLE) June 27, 2014
Next, Mary Schmitt Boyer and Jodie Valade of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer have the scoop on Wiggins' jersey number for the 2014-15 NBA season and beyond:
Andrew Wiggins always has worn No. 22, but that number is retired for #Cavs (Larry Nance). Wiggins will wear 21, instead.
— M.S. Boyer/J. Valade (@PDcavsinsider) June 27, 2014
Finally, per Sam Amico of FOX Sports Ohio, the partnership between Wiggins and star point guard Kyrie Irving is off on a good foot:
Andrew Wiggins spoke to Kyrie Irving, that Kyrie told him "he's a fan of my game." #cavs #nba
— Sam Amico (@SamAmicoFSO) June 27, 2014
Stay tuned to Chat Sports for all the latest on Andrew Wiggins, along with the rest of the Cavs as they approach a pivotal offseason for the franchise.
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