Lets also not forget the fact that Towns has actually spent a lot of time shooting since he was younger which includes the 3 point shot. Add that to the other evidence and one can conclude he at least has the range and might eventually be able to hit it at a decent rate. Nothing is guaranteed, but the evidence points us in that direction. Time will tell.
Who do we draft this year, if we get the #4? To me, it really comes down to who we have in the waiting wings to coach this team for the next 8-10 years. It's got to fit with their style. Look at the Spurs----honestly, for how old those guys are, it's truly a testament to the low turn over rate and the system that they have in place with Pop.
But for me, I take WCS. He's the defensive rock that you want. We have shooters and unfortunately a pretzel big man (Pek). Let Wiggins, Martin, Bazz, Lavine...etc, get their points. We need to round out our team cause this Wolves team---when all are healthy---CAN win.
Mudiay is a shooting PG. And if we take Russell---yet another PG--- we are wasting Rubio (or not maximizing the 55M).
I think for once, Rubio is going to "take" a summer off and rest. He is going to come back and have a significant impact. And guys, don't discount players playing through some of their "injuries" when we are winning. I don't think for a second, that they would "take" it off with Garnett being around as both player and front office guy in the near future.
AbeVigodaLive wrote:
I'd be pretty disappointed if the Wolves shell out $55M... then curb his minutes like Tim Duncan even though the guy is only 25 years old.
I think it would be wise to limit Rubio's minutes even if he would be healthy. This season only Irving from all point guards played more than 36 minutes per game. Two season ago there was still 6 point guards playing 36 minutes or more. So the trend has been to reduce starters minutes lately to keep them fresh for playoffs.
I think it will also increase the length of their career. For example Nash didn't play more than 36 minutes per game in any season and I think that made it possible for him to play in such a high level still at age of 38.
whatdtcom wrote:Who do we draft this year, if we get the #4? To me, it really comes down to who we have in the waiting wings to coach this team for the next 8-10 years. It's got to fit with their style. Look at the Spurs----honestly, for how old those guys are, it's truly a testament to the low turn over rate and the system that they have in place with Pop.
But for me, I take WCS. He's the defensive rock that you want. We have shooters and unfortunately a pretzel big man (Pek). Let Wiggins, Martin, Bazz, Lavine...etc, get their points. We need to round out our team cause this Wolves team---when all are healthy---CAN win.
Mudiay is a shooting PG. And if we take Russell---yet another PG--- we are wasting Rubio (or not maximizing the 55M).
I think for once, Rubio is going to "take" a summer off and rest. He is going to come back and have a significant impact. And guys, don't discount players playing through some of their "injuries" when we are winning. I don't think for a second, that they would "take" it off with Garnett being around as both player and front office guy in the near future.
If WCS rebounded at a high rate I would take him, but he doesn't. He plays outstanding defense, but that's not enough to take at 4 overall.
