Aaron Wiggins: I am lucky to be in the NBA. I will continue to be prepared and seize opportunities.
2025-06-10 03:11
On June 10 , the 2025 NBA Finals Game 2 came to an end in Oklahoma City. The Thunder, playing at home, defeated the Indiana Pacers 123-107, tying the series to 1-1. In the game, Aaron Wiggins of the Thunder was called upon to play in a critical moment, becoming the key player of the game with extremely high efficiency, and made an important contribution to the team's victory.
After the game, Wiggins expressed his gratitude for his current situation in an interview with the media. He said: "I know that I am very lucky to be able to stay in the NBA, continue to do what I love, and maintain a high level of competition. You can't take it for granted, so I have been working hard to stay prepared and seize every opportunity that belongs to me."
As a role player, Wiggins' career has not always been brilliant, but he has proved his worth with his actual performance. In this crucial battle of the finals, he came off the bench for 21 minutes, shot 7 of 11, 2 of 3 three-pointers, scored 17 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists, and became the most shining member of the Thunder bench. Whether it is the stable finishing on the offensive end or the active filling in on the defensive end, Wiggins has performed beyond expectations.
The Thunder coach also spoke highly of Wiggins after the game: "Aaron is a player who is always prepared. He trains very seriously every day. Today, he showed his understanding and execution of the game, which brought great help to the team."
Wiggins is not a star player in the Thunder, but he is an indispensable part of the team. His professional attitude, team spirit and ability to withstand pressure are exactly the qualities a team aiming to win the championship needs. On a big stage like the finals, his stepping forward not only helped the Thunder stabilize the situation, but also once again proved that "role players" can also be the decisive factor in the game.
It is worth mentioning that Wiggins' playing time was relatively limited throughout the playoffs, but he never relaxed. He always trained with the most professional attitude and waited for his own chance to play. As he said, "Whenever the coach calls my name, I hope I am ready."
Currently, the series is about to move to Indiana for the third game, with the Thunder and the Pacers tied 1-1, and the championship is still unclear. In the next game, "unsung heroes" like Wiggins may become the key factor in determining the outcome.
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