This team was built for Dlo

[D-Mac [enjin:19736340]]

To me the acquisition of Gobert screams that we're doing everything we can to enhance Dlo's strengths and hide his weaknesses - on both ends of the floor. I think they're potentially great pick and roll partners, but Dlo desperately needs to change his mind set this season... in my opinion Dlo has always been a shoot first PG, but now he needs to become a pass first PG. I'm skeptical that he can do this, but if he can, I think he'll get a contract extension here. We'll see stretches where he becomes a more willing passer, but I think he'll eventually revert back to "old Dlo" for the long term. Not only does he need to become more pass first, but he also needs to stop with all the lazy passes, but that part should go without saying. If and when Connelly, lets Dlo expire (or even trades him at the deadline), I think he'll be able to look himself in the mirror and say that he tried everything to make it work. Just my two cents. Dlo should thrive on this team this year and I hope he does... but if he doesn't I don't think there's any excuses left for him in Minnesota.

[Q-is-here]

Don't necessarily disagree with this. The second the Wolves traded for Gobert, the idea of trading DLO died.

I think the biggest question is how much this ultimately helps or hurts Ant's development. It's very clear that Finch is going to run a lot of actions involving DLO, Gobert, and KAT. Finch is determined to prove to Gobert that he can get more out of him offensively than what Utah did. That means Ant and McDaniels will be cooling their heels on the weakside during a lot of sets. Does this stunt Ant's growth as a lead guard and play maker?

On the other hand, Ant is being forced to take on more responsibility defensively. I have been pretty impressed so far from what I have seen from him on that side of the ball this pre-season. But Ant is wired to be a lead dog scorer. I just question how long he can stay locked in mentally on defense if he has long droughts on offense.

[Wolvesfan21]

To me the acquisition of Gobert screams that we're doing everything we can to enhance Dlo's strengths and hide his weaknesses - on both ends of the floor. I think they're potentially great pick and roll partners, but Dlo desperately needs to change his mind set this season... in my opinion Dlo has always been a shoot first PG, but now he needs to become a pass first PG. I'm skeptical that he can do this, but if he can, I think he'll get a contract extension here. We'll see stretches where he becomes a more willing passer, but I think he'll eventually revert back to "old Dlo" for the long term. Not only does he need to become more pass first, but he also needs to stop with all the lazy passes, but that part should go without saying. If and when Connelly, lets Dlo expire (or even trades him at the deadline), I think he'll be able to look himself in the mirror and say that he tried everything to make it work. Just my two cents. Dlo should thrive on this team this year and I hope he does... but if he doesn't I don't think there's any excuses left for him in Minnesota.

I wouldn't mind him shooting if he was efficient doing so. Look at his numbers last year, just not very good. We have much better offensive players on this team that should be taking the majority of shots. He for sure should be looking for the others to get going first. He is a very good passer of the ball. That is his real strength.

And on the flip side, Sure if he is open and his shot is falling then I don't have any issue. What bugs me is when he is 2-10 and still chucks another 4 contested shots to go 3-14. He thinks he is Bryant in his prime or Harden. The numbers simply disagree.

I want to see much higher efficiency from him this year. Higher 3P percentage and more assists.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

I don't know about you guys, but I think D-Lo sucks! He shouldn't be a shoot-first or pass-first point guard. He should be benched first, am I right?! The guy barely contributed to last year's playoff team! Get this bum off the roster so we can find a new scapegoat!

[Coolbreeze44]

I don't know about you guys, but I think D-Lo sucks! He shouldn't be a shoot-first or pass-first point guard. He should be benched first, am I right?! The guy barely contributed to last year's playoff team! Get this bum off the roster so we can find a new scapegoat!

I think you are taking this too far. He is still a starting caliber guard in this league. No reason to bench him in my opinion.

[Leado01]

I don't know about you guys, but I think D-Lo sucks! He shouldn't be a shoot-first or pass-first point guard. He should be benched first, am I right?! The guy barely contributed to last year's playoff team! Get this bum off the roster so we can find a new scapegoat!

Why take the bait?

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

I don't know about you guys, but I think D-Lo sucks! He shouldn't be a shoot-first or pass-first point guard. He should be benched first, am I right?! The guy barely contributed to last year's playoff team! Get this bum off the roster so we can find a new scapegoat!

Why take the bait?

I'm just practicing. I want to stand in solidarity with my fellow board members when we irrationally blame D'Angelo Russell for team-wide issues all season long. No ball movement? Russell. Poor shooting? Russell. Defensive breakdowns? Russell. Inflation? Russell. Open southern border? Russell. You get the idea. Let's do it.

[Wolvesfan21]

I don't know about you guys, but I think D-Lo sucks! He shouldn't be a shoot-first or pass-first point guard. He should be benched first, am I right?! The guy barely contributed to last year's playoff team! Get this bum off the roster so we can find a new scapegoat!

He was benched in the playoffs already. Oh and the criticism has been spot on, which is why you resorted to some weak sarcasm. I simply wouldn't pay him more then he is worth. He's about an avg PG in the league. Currently paid top 10 PG money. You build championship rosters by having players outperform what they get paid. Not signing bloated contracts and having guys not live up to them. That is unless your owner/s are willing to pay a bunch of Lux tax. That is an unknown at this time.

I hope he has a stellar year though. He shot 34% from 3P last year, can't really go anywhere but up. His passing is very good, that is a positive, let's see him highlight that more. His defense will be hopefully minimized by having Gobert. So all in all he should have a very good year.

[Coolbreeze44]

I don't know about you guys, but I think D-Lo sucks! He shouldn't be a shoot-first or pass-first point guard. He should be benched first, am I right?! The guy barely contributed to last year's playoff team! Get this bum off the roster so we can find a new scapegoat!

Why take the bait?

I'm just practicing. I want to stand in solidarity with my fellow board members when we irrationally blame D'Angelo Russell for team-wide issues all season long. No ball movement? Russell. Poor shooting? Russell. Defensive breakdowns? Russell. Inflation? Russell. Open southern border? Russell. You get the idea. Let's do it.

I'm fairly certain he's responsible for those last 3 items you mention.

[Camden [enjin:6601484]]

On a more serious note, D'Angelo Russell is a really good yet imperfect player that fans and media alike spend far too much time discussing and breaking down, especially as it pertains to his weaknesses -- while simultaneously downplaying his strengths. We also don't talk about any one member of this roster as much as we talk about Russell despite this Timberwolves team being the most talented in franchise history. Why is that? What hasn't been said about him to this point?

I think the following is also true. He'll likely be given little credit for Minnesota's successes and the bulk of the blame for any failures. Who will take his place as the scapegoat or fall guy if he's not retained after the trade deadline or end of the season? Karl-Anthony Towns? Jaden McDaniels? Fun times ahead!