In August, as the NBA settles into its offseason and players take time to recharge, Wiggins made the most of the break by hosting his first-ever youth basketball camp in his hometown. The inaugural event brought together dozens of kids from the Greensboro area, all eager to learn, compete, and connect with a local hero who once walked the same streets they do today.
"This community gave me my start,” Wiggins said. “Being able to come back, give back, and help kids see what’s possible—that’s what it’s all about.”
The camp wasn’t just drills and scrimmages. Wiggins spent time sharing his story—from playing high school ball in North Carolina, to starring at Maryland, to hearing his name called with the 55th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. That journey has now led to an NBA title and a breakout season where he averaged a career-best 12 points per game, including a 41-point performance that turned heads around the league.
Now a fan favorite and a symbol of the Thunder’s draft-and-develop success, Wiggins is locked in for the future with a new deal and a role that continues to expand. But even with the spotlight growing brighter, he hasn’t forgotten where it all started.
"Winning a ring was special,” he said, “but nothing compares to being home and seeing the impact you can make on a kid’s life just by showing up.”
The camp is just the beginning. Wiggins plans to make it an annual tradition—one that grows each year, just like his game.
