Curry says Wiggins ‘handled his responsibilities’ after getting vaccine

Golden State Warriors star point guard Stephen Curry says Anthony Wiggins handled his responsibilities in deciding to get vaccinated ahead of the new NBA season.

Wiggins faced missing all of the Warriors’ home games this season, 41 games, due to San Francisco’s vaccine mandate having previously refused to get the shot, citing religious reasons.

Golden State head coach Steve Kerr confirmed on Sunday that Wiggins had since been vaccinated, opening up his availability.

“Obviously I think it’s great he’s available,” Curry said on Monday after Warriors shootaround. “Whatever process he went through to get to that decision, he’ll be able to speak on that.

“We’re excited to have him. It’s a good sign he’s handling his responsibilities as a part of the team. Whatever the process was is for him to explain.”

Wiggins, who was the first pick in the 2014 NBA Draft before joining the Warriors from the Minnesota Timberwolves last year, averaged 18.6 points, 2.4 assists and 1.0 blocks per game in his first season with the franchise.

Curry has previously been outspoken about public health during the COVID-19 pandemic but insisted he would not have held any hard feelings towards Wiggins if he opted against the shot.

“I wouldn’t think badly of him had it not turned out that way,” Curry said. “I hate that part of the conversation. The fact is, we can have a conversation about it and be respectful.

“There’s no way I would let that affect how I see him as a human being, as far as before this pandemic started versus now. I’m glad he’s available and he’s able to be with us today.”

Wiggins and Green both started Monday’s preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers.