Former NBA star Mitchell Wiggins has died at the age of 64, according to a statement from the Houston Rockets.
Wiggins, who also played for the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers after being drafted in the first round by the Pacers in 1983, is the father of current Golden State Warriors star Andrew Wiggins.
Details about the circumstances surrounding his death have not yet been made public, but the Houston Chronicle He said he died on Monday “surrounded by his loved ones.”
In early 2023, Andrew missed several NBA games because his father was dealing with a “serious medical situation,” according to reports at the time. The athleticShams Charania of ‘s.
On X, the Houston Rockets wrote: “Today we mourn the passing of former Houston Rockets guard Mitchell Wiggins. Our sincerest condolences go out to his family and friends.”
Mitchell Wiggins watches his son Andrew alongside his Olympian wife Marita Payne
Mitchell played six seasons in the NBA, including a stint with the 76ers (pictured in 1991)
His son Andrew is an NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors (pictured, April 2024)
Mitchell’s son, Andrew, is an NBA champion with the Warriors, winning the title in 2022 and signed a four-year, $109 million contract.
Mitchell was a regular at his son’s games alongside his wife Marita Payne, a two-time Canadian Olympic silver medalist.
The couple had six children in total, consisting of three boys, Andrew, Nick and Mitchell II, and three girls, Stephanie, Angelica and Taya.
Mitchell played six seasons in the NBA, averaging 10.3 points in 21 minutes per game for the Houston Rockets from 1984 to 1987.
In addition to his wife and six children, Mitchell is also survived by his sisters Linda Faye Johnson, Bettie Wiggins and Sylvia Wiggins, his brothers Hazard and Danny, and three grandchildren.
