If the DM is fair and likes to encourage roleplay then I'd be fine with a goblin with 14 wisdom.
However, I'm in a campaign with a DM who likes to use a fumble chart, chooses abilities checks our characters are not proficient in (even when it doesn't make sense), and likes to set up combat with 10+ enemies on the regular. If they're not min/maxed they just die. I'm going to want a min/maxed character in this situation.
Overall, this is why folks like rolling for stats, you can get the stats you need to pair more races and classes. I've never been fond of how limiting point-buy can be.
