The Minnesota Timberwolves have a lot to look forward to, with arguably the most exciting young core in the league. They have players with superstar potential, as well as veterans mentoring them in their young careers. This team could be scary good in a couple of years if they continue to develop.
5. Beating The Warriors
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One win might not sound like a lot, but beating the Golden State Warriors in overtime is a big deal for the young Timberwolves. They got experience in a tough atmosphere, overcame a deficit and finished the game with a victory.
One win might not sound like a lot, but beating the Golden State Warriors in overtime is a big deal for the young Timberwolves. They got experience in a tough atmosphere, overcame a deficit and finished the game with a victory.
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4. Development Of Youth
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Zach LaVine and Shabazz Muhammad both took positive steps forward this season and could be key to the team's future. Gorgui Dieng continues to be effective, Ricky Rubio continues to show strong playmaking skills and even Tyus Jones has started to carve out a role for himself.
Zach LaVine and Shabazz Muhammad both took positive steps forward this season and could be key to the team's future. Gorgui Dieng continues to be effective, Ricky Rubio continues to show strong playmaking skills and even Tyus Jones has started to carve out a role for himself.
3. Andrew Wiggins
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Wiggins is proving that he could develop into an elite talent on offense, with a strong mid-range game and an ability to score in the paint. He has already shown the attributes of a good defender and has the potential be one of the top two-way players in the league.
Wiggins is proving that he could develop into an elite talent on offense, with a strong mid-range game and an ability to score in the paint. He has already shown the attributes of a good defender and has the potential be one of the top two-way players in the league.
2. Karl-Anthony Towns
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Towns proved that he was worth the No. 1 pick, as his all-around game is truly impressive. He can score in the post or on the perimeter, is a good rebounder and can effectively blocks shots on defense.
Towns proved that he was worth the No. 1 pick, as his all-around game is truly impressive. He can score in the post or on the perimeter, is a good rebounder and can effectively blocks shots on defense.
1. Potential For The Future
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Wiggins and Towns have the potential to lead the Timberwolves back into the playoffs, and they could be two of the game’s top players in the future. The team has surrounded them with exciting young talent, several of whom have the potential to also be very good NBA players.
Wiggins and Towns have the potential to lead the Timberwolves back into the playoffs, and they could be two of the game’s top players in the future. The team has surrounded them with exciting young talent, several of whom have the potential to also be very good NBA players.
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