Andrew Wiggins is a man of many moves but few words.
But sometimes it doesn't take many words to make a point. So it was after Sunday's practice, just before the Wolves boarded their charter to Cleveland, when Wiggins was asked about how well he has played against the Cavaliers.
"It's just an excitement," Wiggins said. "A motivation, when you're facing a LeBron [James] or Kyrie [Irving]."
Of course, there's more. It's not just bright lights and big stars that have prompted Wiggins to shoot nearly 60 percent and average nearly 30 points in three games against the Cavs. Cleveland was the team that took Wiggins with the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft, only to deal him to the Wolves in the Kevin Love deal.
Of course Wiggins would like to make the Cavs think a bit when given the chance. So, it's a pride thing, right?
"Ahh, you could say that," Wiggins replied.
For Wiggins, this is practically bulletin board material. But then, he has let his play do most of his talking. He has hit 35 of 60 shots vs. Cleveland, made nine of 14 three-pointers. He has scored more than 30 in two of three games and had a career-high 35 vs. the Cavs on Jan. 8 at Target Center.
And he is returning to Cleveland playing perhaps his best basketball of the season. Wiggins began his second season playing even more aggressively than he had while winning Rookie of the Year honors. Predictably, opponents adjusted, double- and triple-teaming him at times. Of late, Wiggins' willingness to keep the ball moving has helped both the Wolves offense in general and Wiggins in particular.