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I hear what you're saying, Aussie, because this team might be the most underperforming team in the NBA...it's really easy for me to rip them even when they are winning. But I don't agree that watching them is zero fun. Donte's constant hustle and impact at both ends of the court is really fun for me to watch. Ant's continued brilliance on the offensive end (was anyone surprised at all he made that clinching well-guarded trey in clutch time last night?) can be really fun to watch. Also Jaden's development as an offensive force and rim protector. Yes, this team can be frustrating, but I'm still enjoying watching them when I get the chance.AussieWolf3 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 7:40 am Didn't watch much of game, but the highlights- underlying numbers- and community commentary is pretty discouraging.
I'm just ready for the playoffs to start cause right now this team is just zero fun
I hear ya, I think I'm just bummed out generally and wolves basketball isn't providing the distraction it normally does lolFNG wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:19 amI hear what you're saying, Aussie, because this team might be the most underperforming team in the NBA...it's really easy for me to rip them even when they are winning. But I don't agree that watching them is zero fun. Donte's constant hustle and impact at both ends of the court is really fun for me to watch. Ant's continued brilliance on the offensive end (was anyone surprised at all he made that clinching well-guarded trey in clutch time last night?) can be really fun to watch. Also Jaden's development as an offensive force and rim protector. Yes, this team can be frustrating, but I'm still enjoying watching them when I get the chance.AussieWolf3 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 7:40 am Didn't watch much of game, but the highlights- underlying numbers- and community commentary is pretty discouraging.
I'm just ready for the playoffs to start cause right now this team is just zero fun
I need no further evidence...the results are in, and Ayo has clearly turned the corner!
I think our expectations are just a lot higher now that we've made it to two WCFs in a row. We want to see continued improvements of players and the team as they aim to go further and finally get us to the finals for the first time. We do see Ant doing things that were never though possible of him on offense. We see Jaden look incredible some games, and he has clearly taken a step forward. We see Donte hustling and finding ways to be effective beyond just hitting threes. We've seen Rudy have a better year than last season, when a lot of people thought he had started to decline. Naz started the year bad after facing a tragedy, and he's picked it up and is looking like the clear 6th man of the year again. The defense is the biggest thing that annoys most of us this year, that and a lack of Joan minutes. The bench was terrible this year, after letting NAW walk and Mike being cooked, but it's starting to come around with Bone for a bit and Ayo now. Hopefully Kyle can add to that bench contributions. The defense may not be fun to watch now (although I believe it's still top 10) but let's hope it's something they can still lock in come the playoffs. If not we have several players that will get hunted.AussieWolf3 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:23 amI hear ya, I think I'm just bummed out generally and wolves basketball isn't providing the distraction it normally does lolFNG wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:19 amI hear what you're saying, Aussie, because this team might be the most underperforming team in the NBA...it's really easy for me to rip them even when they are winning. But I don't agree that watching them is zero fun. Donte's constant hustle and impact at both ends of the court is really fun for me to watch. Ant's continued brilliance on the offensive end (was anyone surprised at all he made that clinching well-guarded trey in clutch time last night?) can be really fun to watch. Also Jaden's development as an offensive force and rim protector. Yes, this team can be frustrating, but I'm still enjoying watching them when I get the chance.AussieWolf3 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 7:40 am Didn't watch much of game, but the highlights- underlying numbers- and community commentary is pretty discouraging.
I'm just ready for the playoffs to start cause right now this team is just zero fun
Yep, still 8th in defense and 10th in offense. But it only goes to show how vital Rudy is to this team. I'm still suffering from PTSD thinking about the 135 points we gave up to a 76er team missing some key players when Rudy was out.rapsuperstar31 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 9:25 amI think our expectations are just a lot higher now that we've made it to two WCFs in a row. We want to see continued improvements of players and the team as they aim to go further and finally get us to the finals for the first time. We do see Ant doing things that were never though possible of him on offense. We see Jaden look incredible some games, and he has clearly taken a step forward. We see Donte hustling and finding ways to be effective beyond just hitting threes. We've seen Rudy have a better year than last season, when a lot of people thought he had started to decline. Naz started the year bad after facing a tragedy, and he's picked it up and is looking like the clear 6th man of the year again. The defense is the biggest thing that annoys most of us this year, that and a lack of Joan minutes. The bench was terrible this year, after letting NAW walk and Mike being cooked, but it's starting to come around with Bone for a bit and Ayo now. Hopefully Kyle can add to that bench contributions. The defense may not be fun to watch now (although I believe it's still top 10) but let's hope it's something they can still lock in come the playoffs. If not we have several players that will get hunted.AussieWolf3 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:23 amI hear ya, I think I'm just bummed out generally and wolves basketball isn't providing the distraction it normally does lolFNG wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 8:19 am
I hear what you're saying, Aussie, because this team might be the most underperforming team in the NBA...it's really easy for me to rip them even when they are winning. But I don't agree that watching them is zero fun. Donte's constant hustle and impact at both ends of the court is really fun for me to watch. Ant's continued brilliance on the offensive end (was anyone surprised at all he made that clinching well-guarded trey in clutch time last night?) can be really fun to watch. Also Jaden's development as an offensive force and rim protector. Yes, this team can be frustrating, but I'm still enjoying watching them when I get the chance.
I’m not confident they’ll flip the switch in the playoffs. Playing with effort and intensity is a habit that builds over time. We built that habit the last couple months of last season and it carried into the playoffs. We’re not seeing it this season and if we’re not seeing it by now we shouldn’t expect to see it in the playoffs. Hope I’m wrong.AussieWolf3 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 9:58 am Where does their offense and defense rank over the last month or so? Cause at the beginning of the year they were straddling 5th in both categories, and at one point I think I saw them in the top 3 defensively.
Bottom line in my opinion is that they are heading in the wrong direction as far as "figuring things out." Of course what's so damn frustrating about this team is that I am fully confident that when the playoffs start they're gonna flip a switch and look much much better. I just don't know that I trust that a team can fight their lesser habits for a whole championship run.
Through 10 games in February, the Wolves have the #9 offense and #20 defense. Yeah, not inspiring. And it's against a bunch of compromised teams with injuries, rest days, tanking, etc.AussieWolf3 wrote: ↑Fri Feb 27, 2026 9:58 am Where does their offense and defense rank over the last month or so? Cause at the beginning of the year they were straddling 5th in both categories, and at one point I think I saw them in the top 3 defensively.
Bottom line in my opinion is that they are heading in the wrong direction as far as "figuring things out." Of course what's so damn frustrating about this team is that I am fully confident that when the playoffs start they're gonna flip a switch and look much much better. I just don't know that I trust that a team can fight their lesser habits for a whole championship run.