BANNED: The Untold Story of Mitchell Wiggins (Andrew Wiggins Father) Stunted Growth
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- There was lots of expectations for the eldest Wiggins coming into the NBA and when he did play for the most part he wasn’t a complete disappointment. He didn’t miss a single game in his first 2 seasons, went to the NBA Finals in 85-86 and played an intricate role on the 89-90 Houston Rockets averaging 15 and a half points per game. But in the midst of living out his life long dream he encountered a few bumps in the road that change his career forever. Most notable was him being banned from the NBA for 2 and a half years for testing positive for cocaine use. In 1986 the Houston Rockets challenged the almighty 67 win Boston Celtics, who were on the brink of winning their 3rd NBA title in 5 years. Houston were no slouch themselves winning 51 games and had one of their best teams in years. They lost to the Celtics 4-2 and later that year Wiggins and his teammate Lewis Lloyd, whom he challenged for playing time regularly, tested positive for substance use and early 1987 the pair were banned from the league for life, but reinstated before the 89-90 season. Other than that upcoming year, Wiggins completely fell off his NBA journey and was out of the league by 91-92 at 32 years old, only playing 6 of the 9 seasons he was technically in the league. His story usually goes untold and turned out to be one of the better teachable stories of how he stuck around the game and despite his troubles, raised 6 children who became successful in their own rite. BANNED: The Untold Story of Mitchell Wiggins (Andrew Wiggins Father) Stunted Growth
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The 80s was a wild time. But who knows what the 2030s will be or 2040s. Things we think are normal now may be shunned in the future so I can't judge Mitchel Wiggins or any other banned NBA player from the past. He did stick around for his kids though, and that was crucial in their success. He had a son go #1! arguably because of it. Salute.
He learned from his mistakes and made sure his children would not go the same way he did.
Mad respect
No doubt , the 80’s took some of the best out the game or prevented them from ever making it. I don’t see a repeat just because of how far we came In science & education about drugs. No one actually thought it was that bad but I guess in a sense they were the study samples so we now know. Great video. You wanna go with this same tone, check out Tony Parker Sr out of Chicago …
Wassup fam!! Have you done a a video on Kezo Brown?
The way you described a Coke Addiction was the best explanation I have ever heard.
Mitchell is regarded as a legend in Greece, he had an extraordinary career there during the 90s. One of the clubs he played with, retired his number. Great player, loved by everyone
He played in Greece, during the nighties, an era that is considered the golden age of the sport. He is still fondly remembered as a great scorer. His struggles with addiction was a blessing in disguise for Greek Basketball.
I know I say this every time but I would like to see videos on Anthony Randolph, Martell Webster, and Roy Tarpley.
He may have stunted his NBA career but not his life in total. Respect for getting it right in the long run. Many can't.
Having an NBA salary makes that easier. Most addicts don't get in trouble for using, they get caught stealing or doing some other illegal shit to feed their habit.
The best part of his journey is his love for his family. ❤
Mitchell's brother "lou" wiggins is homeless addict in houston. Known him for years
I was waiting for a video on Mitchell Wiggins as I used to shoot around with him on the regular and I became familiar with his backstory. From about 2005 to 2007, I worked out at the Jewish community centre in Toronto (Bathurst between Finch and Sheppard) that no longer exists. My cousin that worked as a lifeguard there (they had a pool, fitness gym, ball courts, dance studio etc) introduced me to him and said, Yo this dude used to guard Michael Jordan in practice and was on the Bulls in the 80s. I was like, Oh word? Anyways, dude was super cool and approachable. He had 3 boys that had games and practices at the gym and he told me with certainty that his youngest Andrew, would be the one to make the league. In 05, Andrew was 10 years old. He talked about how Andrew was the most gifted of his sons and that his wife being a former Olympian gave Andrew an extra boost of athleticism needed to excel. At the time, they were living in the same city I lived in which is called Vaughan, just above Toronto. We started talking about his stats, and I was super confused as to why he headed to Greece after what seemed like a decent year in the NBA. So when I got home (smartphones weren't prevalent in 2005), I googled Mitchell and learned about how he and another player were the first players banned over drugs in the NBA. I shot around with him in the gym many times after that first day, but it was never something I brought up. Anyways, I always knew someone would make a video on him one of these days. I often thought of requesting the topic but since I had lots of respect for Mitchell, I thought that would be kind of grimy.
As a fellow GTA resident I live in the east end ( Pickering) I appreciate your comment I know this random comment lol
Used to work in Vaughan. One of my co-workers went to school with the Wiggins boys. I was SO happy to see Andrew do his thing last year
My pops in the video #1 buck Johnson
When the world thinks the NBA legends like MJ, Ewing & Shaq kids will be bonafied NBA stars it’s always the solid NBA players like Wiggins, Curries, Thompsons kids who end up as stars
They can never fill the shoes, too much pressure. It’s the same in the NFL and I’m sure other sports
The Rockets could have remained title contenders after the 86 season and throuoght the late 80's if Mitchell Wiggins, Lewis Lloyd and John Lucas did not have lengthy drug suspensions!!
And the biggest setback you didn't mention....Sampson and his injuries
The NBA was unbelievably harsh with these drug suspensions.
Love Mitchell Wiggins. Used to be a good player. Also he has one of the best basketball cards in history on the 1990 NBA Hoops
I have a bunch of those cards what makes that card special
OMG. I played against this guy in 2002 in the defunct XBA in NC. Even at his golden years, he was giving young guys numbers. He would always give us pointers to help our games while we played overseas. He is good people. North Lenoir High School Kinston NC! I used to call him "Da Wig Our!" Because he used to be ballin out on dudes.
I apprciate the video. The old heads around me talk about Mitchell Wiggins back in the day, also 3:47 it's NORTH Lenoir High School, not just Lenoir.
Mitchell Wiggins had a good career in Europe, especially in Greece where he was 2 times scoring champion and 2 times steals champion.
yeah gotta say that's actually kinda nice. from what I've seen Wiggins seems to be a hell of a young man and if his dad was able to take from his struggles and pass knowledge about real shit onto Andrew. seems he did pretty solid .
Someone mentioned this in another video, but I'd love to see Stunted Growth coaches edition.
This was a great one, SG. Major props for the lesson. I hope young hoopers learned something
Another really good video much appreciated 🙏💪🤘
I was a kid just falling in love with the game and my Rockets. Mitchell Wiggins and Louis Lloyd were both key players in that team that challenged Boston for the championship. Broke my heart. But I’m glad to see that he was successful as a father. Seems like a good guy.
I’d love to see one on Marshon Brooks. He was a bucket at Providence.
Word! You consistently put out, great content!!
Best disguised psa I ever watched lol I love this channel 👏🏾
Great to see Andrew Wiggins learn from his fathers mistakes.
Respect to Mitchell Wiggins 🙌🏿💪🏿
Jerrod Mustaf:Stunted Growth…..High School All American whose NBA career despite playing in the 1993 NBA Finals with the Phoenix Suns ended in 1994 due to undisclosed off the court issues…..
His son is good.
He threw me off his basketball team in 1994..lol
This was a solid and well needed story fr 🙌🏾 brother got back up and made his kids life know what it takes hard work and earn it all 🙌🏾 gotta respect it
Great work again my guy! Waiting for you to do a video on Ricky Price (Duke) Jalen Rose and/or Damon Flint (Cincy). Keep up the good work.
Do Thon Maker next!
Lmao I knew this guy was on somethin from the thumbnail 😂😂
Do Gregg Monroe next
Would like to see one on PJ Hairston. Man was instant buckets and at 6’6”, I thought he’d make some noise in the NBA. THANKS!
I remember when the Chicago Bulls traded for him and he was a solid player for the bulls & with the Houstan Rockets. salute to him
A great stunted growth episode would be Wiggins’ teammate Ralph Sampson.
I watched him practice when I was at FSU. Super-explosive. Real baller.
Now they spending Wiggins unwarranted two max contracts
there used to be a joke in Houston when I was a kid that the team was going to change the 3-point line at the Summit to red instead of white so Mitch< Llyoyd, and John Lucas wouldn't snort it up.
Could you do a video on Byron Irving from Missouri?
This was great! I always wondered what happened to Mitchell Wiggins. I’d like to see a story about Xavier McDaniel.
Nice episode.... How about Roy Tarpley???
That era was rough for Houston between him and John lucas
No social media in the 80's. It was a wild ride.
Unpopular opinion: I wouldn’t have traded him for Kevin Love, imo he could’ve been a Pippen to Bron and could’ve extended his stay in Cleveland
Can you do a video on Andrew The Boston Strangler Toney. Larry Bird once said he feared him more than MJ.
I want to see xavier henry stunted growth
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You should do a episode on Trae Jefferson. If you know you know!
mitchell wiggins was stl dropping 50s in 1994 as a PBA import while andrew was in the womb, it was late in the year
You need to one on Marvin Barnes
Crazy cause I have Micthell Wiggins trading card from back in the day when he was in Houston. Dispite his downfall's it's good too see his kids mainly Andrew Wiggins succeeding
Chris Wilcox next!
Mitchell's brother, "Lou" wiggins is homeless in his 60s living in Houston at the gas station i go to weekly.
Everybody always say cocaine..keep it real and say crack😅
Sean banks would be a good one ...He was freshman of the year with the Memphis Tigers...He has a lot of issues check his story out
On the rockets
Can u do hakim warrick
The executives were probably doing coke all day then turned around and banned players for doing it
Great message! Use your head. Just say no.
Do Carlton Bragg
Freeman Williams
Raymond Lewis
Michael Warren(Glyndon Jermichael Warren father)
The dad actually played in the nba and raised some good kids ball did a good job with his boys too he just wanted acknowledgment in the public eye, Wiggins father stayed in the back ground
Still waiting on that x-man and spencer Haywood video lol
JC it's like they said when we were Little kids in the eighties just say no!!!
Thomas Robinson would be a good video
Jay Bias. Len Bias young brother. Killed after lb died killed after visiting ex girlfriend at work
Taurean moy a Memphis high school phenom who dream got cut short due to a altercation happening with his girlfriend @stuntedgrowth please do this guy please
How do you ban a man from making a living because of using drugs? Lue Lloydd as well ( aka Black Jesus)
David Stern was a monster.
1) Him and Lewis Lloyd busted the Lakers ass in the 86 WCF! 2) The 2.5 year drug sentence was excessive....!
You can’t say that they were high during games brother… that is speculation and subjective journalism.
Drugs always stun growth, I know
In depressed neighborhoods it was crack. People with bread was on that white girl.
His wife is gorgeous
You may get your genes from your parents but how you react to those genes is on the child….
Smoking weed was normal then too
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Why are you showing vids of people shooting dope with stock photos of the 70's drug culture?
What about the ghost. Calbert Chaney
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