Kerr made a well-intentioned but ponderous effort to avoid being critical of Wiggins. It’s what most coaches do, even when it’s clearly not what they’re feeling. “He’s one of our best players,” Kerr said. “We need him to play well. “But anytime you look at an NBA season … you’re just looking to find some momentum as a team. That lifts everybody up. Right now, we’re in tough spell.”