05-07-2024, 06:36 AM
Wolves taking it to the Nuggets. Series is not done, but they are moving at a different speed. Really disappointing performance by the Nuggets. I actually didn't think the officiating was that bad. I saw some bad calls go against Denver but you can't let that take you off your game. I think their frustration and the awesome Timberwolves defense just got the Nuggets rattled and they couldn't recover. TKO.
Talent acquisition is a every day business. The Timberwolves hit a home run with the #1 pick and they also have a all star caliber player with another #1 pick. They traded for Conley who fit their team better than Russell and they traded most of their draft equity for an all defensive center. That doesn't mean you stop finding talent though. Naz Reid was undrafted a few years ago. Jaden McDaniels was a late second a few years ago. I have heard people talking about Alexander Walker but last night was the first time really watching him for me. He was a young player in New Orleans and sometimes when you are not ready you get caught in a numbers game. Some players never figure it out, but some guys just need time. He went to Utah and didn't stick there either, but found a spot in Minnesota as a athletic defender. I remember him as a rookie at New Orleans. He took some awful shots. He just wasn't ready yet. Minnesota has him this year and next at 4.5 per year. Great signing. Minny also has two long athletic freaks they drafted in the past two second rounds. Josh Miniot is a pogo stick who needs to develop basketball skills and Leonard Miller is a skilled 6'10 guy who just needs time. Not bad for the second round.
Talent acquisition is a every day business. The Timberwolves hit a home run with the #1 pick and they also have a all star caliber player with another #1 pick. They traded for Conley who fit their team better than Russell and they traded most of their draft equity for an all defensive center. That doesn't mean you stop finding talent though. Naz Reid was undrafted a few years ago. Jaden McDaniels was a late second a few years ago. I have heard people talking about Alexander Walker but last night was the first time really watching him for me. He was a young player in New Orleans and sometimes when you are not ready you get caught in a numbers game. Some players never figure it out, but some guys just need time. He went to Utah and didn't stick there either, but found a spot in Minnesota as a athletic defender. I remember him as a rookie at New Orleans. He took some awful shots. He just wasn't ready yet. Minnesota has him this year and next at 4.5 per year. Great signing. Minny also has two long athletic freaks they drafted in the past two second rounds. Josh Miniot is a pogo stick who needs to develop basketball skills and Leonard Miller is a skilled 6'10 guy who just needs time. Not bad for the second round.