The Minnesota Timberwolves have been significant believers in Andrew Wiggins' talent and abilities, going back to his one season at Kansas.

"He could play 60 percent [at Kansas] and still be the best player by far," Newton said.

The Timberwolves' coaching staff has been encouraging Wiggins to push himself and stop trying to blend in.

"Very coachable," said Sam Mitchell, who played for the Wolves for 10 of his 13 seasons. 

Minnesota is attempting to trigger Wiggins' attack mentality from the beginning of the season and start of games, instead of having an event bring it about.

"You saw with this kid, sometimes something has to trigger in him for him to come back at you," a team source said. "What we've been trying to get him to do is be that way from the beginning."