Former NBA Player Mitchell Wiggins Dies at 64

Mitchell Wiggins, a former NBA player known for his time with the Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets, and Philadelphia 76ers, has passed away at the age of 64 due to a serious illness. Wiggins, the 23rd overall pick in the 1983 NBA Draft, is remembered for his contributions to the Rockets' 1986 NBA Finals team and for being the father of Golden State Warriors star Andrew Wiggins. His daughter announced the news on social media, and tributes have since poured in from the NBA community, including a statement from the Rockets expressing their condolences. Wiggins' career spanned six seasons, during which he averaged 10.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game, with a notable comeback in the 1989-90 season averaging 15.5 points. He faced a significant setback in 1987 when he was banned from the league for testing positive for cocaine but successfully returned to play professionally in Europe after his NBA career. Wiggins is survived by his wife Marita and their six children, including Andrew, who took time off from the Warriors to be with his family during his father's illness.