Steve Kerr's Heartfelt Statement on Andrew Wiggins, Jimmy Butler Trade

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gave his heartfelt thoughts on Andrew Wiggins being traded

Jan 22, 2025; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr walks up the court during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images / Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

After being dangled around as trade bait for what felt like years, the Golden State Warriors have finally moved on from Andrew Wiggins.

As reported by Shams Charania of ESPN, the Warriors sent Wiggins in a major five-team trade that netted the team Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat.

Warriors receive: Jimmy Butler

Heat receive: Andrew Wiggins, P.J. Tucker, protected first-round pick

Pistons receive: Lindy Waters III, Josh Richardson

Jazz receive: Dennis Schroder

Raptors receive: Kyle Anderson

BREAKING: The Miami Heat are finalizing a deal to send Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and a protected first-round pick, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/82mWHKCnVM

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 6, 2025

While Warriors fans are exciting to see Butler join the team, it's a bittersweet celebration as Wiggins leaves the team after six years. Among those sad to see him go was Warriors head coach Steve Kerr.

“Just had a baby boy last week," Kerr said about Wiggins. "Girls in school. Wiggs is one of my favorite players I’ve ever coached. Just a beautiful soul. Just a wonderful human being and we don’t hang that banner in ‘22 without him. Everything he brings every single day...I’m gonna miss him.”

Steve Kerr on Andrew Wiggins: “Just had a baby boy last week. Girls in school. Wiggs is one of my favorite players I’ve ever coached. Just a wonderful soul. We don’t hang that banner in ‘22 without him…I’m gonna miss him.” pic.twitter.com/jR28a2SPQd

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) February 6, 2025

In six years with the Warriors, Wiggins averaged 16.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists on 46/38/70 shooting from the field. While Wiggins' has had some up and down moments with the Warriors, the most important thing was how important he was in securing a championship.

No matter where Wiggins goes next, Warriors fans will always appreciate him bringing in a championship during the 2021-2022 NBA season.

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