OKLAHOMA CITY — For Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins, staying ready amid inconsistent playing time never promises an increased role on the biggest stage in the NBA. After finishing with three points and one steal in nine minutes, Wiggins turned in his biggest performance of the postseason . He finished with 18 points on 6-of-11 shots, including 5-of-8 from deep, four rebounds, one assist, and one steal in a 123-107 win against the Indiana Pacers.
After a one-point loss, the Thunder tied the NBA Finals , 1-1. After Wiggins and the Thunder put the finishing touches on a 16-point blowout win in Game 2, he spoke about his humble beginnings and why staying ready is critical to his role in Oklahoma City.
“I think about it all the time, being from Greenboro, my journey early on