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VIDEO: A young Andrew Wiggins dubs himself 'Mr. Fantastic'

Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

We all regret certain things we said and did in our youth.

Retrospection is a tricky business, and revisiting our not-yet-fully-formed selves can be a cringe-inducing exercise.

At 20 years old, Minnesota Timberwolves shooting guard and reigning Rookie of the Year Andrew Wiggins is still a kid. But one hopes he's at least grown out of his fondness for the nickname 'Mr. Fantastic.'

Here's a very young Wiggins embracing that very moniker:

(Courtesy: BioSteelSports)

Mr. Fantastic.

To quote a far more experienced fountain of wisdom: "That's a name no one would self-apply where I come from."

Although, Wiggins and I both hail from Toronto. So, strictly speaking, that's not true.

- With h/t to EoB

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