Golden State Warriors receive: G/F Evan Fournier, F Obi Toppin, 2024 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2026 First-Round Pick (NYK)
New York Knicks receive: G/F Andrew Wiggins
Of course, these aren’t the only two Canadians in the NBA. They may not even be the two best.
Some would say that Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets is superior to either. That’s a little subjective. Both Murray and Wiggins are net-positive players in this league.
Most would rank Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder above either. He hasn’t had the same level of team success as his peers yet, but Gilgeous-Alexander put up MVP-level numbers this year.
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Still, even he’ll have a high bar to clear if he aims to be the best Canadian in the history of the NBA. That would be the legendary Steve Nash. He’s one of the best point guards in NBA history.
Could Wiggins approach his legacy on the Knicks?