On Friday, Canadian Olympic basketball team general manager Rowan Barrett announced that Andrew Wiggins would not be able to participate in the Paris Olympics due to a decision made by Golden State. However, the Warriors maintained that the decision was made jointly between Wiggins and the team.
Barrett expressed disappointment in Golden State’s decision, stating that Wiggins had been training rigorously for weeks in preparation for the Olympics. He mentioned that he had been in regular communication with Wiggins and was surprised when the Warriors informed him that they would not be allowing Wiggins to participate in the camp.
Despite Barrett’s assertions, the Warriors clarified that the decision was mutual between Wiggins and the team. The NBA veteran, who last played for Canada in an Olympic qualifying tournament in 2021, was looking forward to representing his country in the Olympics, especially considering his mother’s history as an Olympian.
Barrett expressed sympathy for Wiggins, acknowledging the challenges he has faced in recent years and his perseverance in working towards the Olympics. He noted that Wiggins seemed to be on an upward trajectory in his career and was disappointed that he would not be able to join the Canadian team in Paris.
