Some might call it an understatement to say that the Miami Heat’s new trade deadline additions needed to find their footing quickly, given the .500 record in a potentially-competitive Eastern Conference Play-In race. Proven to be a capable fit during every stop of his 11-year NBA journey, Andrew Wiggins certainly looked to have his steps in order during his first-ever appearance in Heat threads. Aggressive in his offensive approach from the opening quarter to the last, Wiggins puts pressure on the Boston Celtics’ defense, using first a downhill cut to springboard his progress towards the rim. Blending physicality and craftiness into a bump-and-spin maneuver against Sam Hauser, Wiggins reaps its rewards, adding to the night’s highlight reel with a soft-touch floater. The “new chapter,” as Wiggins called it, opened with versatility during a loss to the NBA’s reigning champions, as Wiggins tallied 11 points, five rebounds, five assists, one steal, one block, and two 3-pointers on February 10, 2025. · Feb 11, 2025