In a move nobody saw coming, Golden State Warriors Chief Basketball Officer (CBO) Mike Dunleavy Jr. has sent shockwaves through the NBA by announcing a completely left-field hire as the new head coach of the franchise.
After weeks of speculation and rumors linking big-name candidates like Mike Budenholzer, Kenny Atkinson, and even a possible Steve Kerr return in an advisory role, Dunleavy took to the podium today and said just one sentence:
“This league is changing fast, and we’re not just going to adapt — we’re going to rewrite the rules.”
And then came the bombshell:
“The next Head Coach of the Golden State Warriors is… ANDREW WIGGINS.”
Yes, All-Star swingman Andrew Wiggins, currently still under contract as a player, will transition into a player-head coach role — the first in the NBA since Lenny Wilkens. The crowd of reporters fell silent. Some laughed nervously. But Dunleavy’s face was dead serious.
“Wiggs has been the soul of this team’s defense, a quiet leader in the locker room, and one of the most cerebral players I’ve ever been around. This is his team now,” Dunleavy added.
NBA Reactions Pour In
The announcement has split the NBA community:
- Draymond Green tweeted: “Wigs coachin? Let’s get it. Dynasty Part 2 loading…”
- Charles Barkley, on TNT, exclaimed: “This is either genius or the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen — and I’ve seen a lot.”
- Steph Curry posted an Instagram story with three 🧠 emojis and a crown. No caption.
What’s Next?
Sources close to the organization say Wiggins had been shadowing coaching staff since last season and has been heavily involved in player development meetings. Still, many question the leap from forward to head coach — especially in the high-pressure cauldron of the Western Conference.
The Warriors are expected to make an official unveiling at Chase Center next week, with Wiggins already beginning his transition into his hybrid role starting with training camp in October.
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