Mitchell Wiggins, the father of Golden State Warriors ... that the source of his consternation was his father’s poor health.
The truth, as revealed later, was heartbreakingly simple: the 29-year-old was facing a deeply personal battle, supporting his father, Mitchell Wiggins, through a prolonged and harrowing health crisis.
Mitchell Wiggins was drafted 23rd overall by Indiana before having his rights traded to Chicago. He averaged 12.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists in his rookie season with the Bulls.