Flip interview

[KiwiMatt]

http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/video-flip-saunders-pre-camp-press-conference

Definately worth a watch/listen.

I really like Flip as GM and think he will do great things for this franchise.

A couple of things I found interesting:

Both Derrick Williams and Shabaz Muhhammad are heading in to camp in great shape. Flip kept praising Muhammad for the hard work he's put in in the last month, and said it noticeable.

Also covered the Budinger injury and mentioned it will test our depth, but having a 'better balanced' roster this season will help cover the hole. He compared it to 03/04 season when Wally was out for the first few months and came back fresh half way through the regular season, which gave the Wolves a tremedous boost that season. Trenton Hassell stepped up the same way Brewer will have to this year.

[WildWolf2813]

Good comparison.

I hope Williams and Muhammad take advantage.

I don't think he's a SF at all, but I do understand Derrick is really talented. If he could play SF, that changes everything IMO.

[markkbu [enjin:6588958]]

Thanks for the post Kiwi, it was worth a listen.

[60WinTim]

And here's a terrific article on the Adelman-Flip relationship. Flip has certainly grown on me as a GM...

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/adelman-saunders-bond-minnesota-073228061--nba.html