Born on January 2, 1999 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Aaron Wiggins plays as a backup point guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who drafted him with the 55th overall pick in 2021.
As of March 2024, Aaron Wiggins is shooting lights out from deep, boasting a 49.5% success rate on 97 attempts. His shot chart reflects a high offensive IQ, elevating him to above-league-average status in shooting from various spots on the court. Additionally, Wiggins contributes as a valuable bench player, averaging 6.2 points on 57.2% shooting, thereby providing impactful contributions when called upon.
Wiggins attended Grimsley High school in Greensboro, North Carolina and later transferred to Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, North Carolina. Rated as a four-star recruit coming out of high school, Wiggins committed to playing basketball for the University of Maryland in the Big Ten conference. He played college ball until his junior season before declaring for the 2021 NBA Draft.
Aaron Wiggins Salary
According to Spotrac, Aaron Wiggins will earn $1,836,096 for the 2023/24 NBA season.
A yearly breakdown of his salary as reported by Spotrac is mentioned below:
Season | Team | Salary |
2021/22 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $1,000,000 |
2022/23 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $1,536,518 |
2023/24 | Oklahoma City Thunder | $1,836,096 |
2024/25 (team option) | Oklahoma City Thunder | $1,988,598 |
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How long is the Aaron Wiggins contract?
Aaron Wiggins signed his four-year $6,388,212 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder in February 2022. There are few clauses in his current contract such as a team option for the 2024/25 NBA season and conditions to be met listed below. He will become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) at the end of the 2024-25 NBA season. Before this, Wiggins was on a two-way contract for one-year worth $462,629.
Aaron Wiggins contract history
Aaron Wiggins has signed two contracts in the NBA till date. The same have been listed below:
August 2021
Wiggins was signed to a two-way contract worth $462,629 with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
February 2022
Wiggins signed a four-year $6.3 million contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
FAQ's on Aaron Wiggins Salary
A. Aaron Wiggins played collegiate basketball at University of Maryland.
A. Aaron Wiggins will earn a salary of $1,836,096 for the 2023/24 season.
A. Aaron Wiggins has played for one NBA team as of March 2024.
A. Aaron Wiggins 25 years old. He was born on January 2, 1999.