The draft is now down to a day away and Minnesota faces a big decision. The Timberwolves have not made the playoffs since the 2003-04 season. Despite the fact that the Wolves are heading in the right direction, Minnesota has plenty of holes to fill before becoming a playoff team. Here are my top three:
3. Backup point guard
I don't believe Zach LaVine can carry the load as the backup point guard. He is better suited as a shooting guard. Tyus Jones won't cut it as the backup to Rubio, which is why Tom Thibodeau is looking so heavily at point guards in the draft. If Kris Dunn is there, I expect Thibodeau to select the Providence point guard. If he goes No. 3, the Wolves should look at a veteran backup point guard in free agency because I doubt they will be able to find a quality backup if they were to buy a late first round pick since Minnesota does not have any more picks after No. 5. There are plenty of free agent point guards who would love to play for the Wolves.
2. Starting power forward
I like Gorgui Dieng as a player, but I think he is better as a backup. He will be a very good backup and has proven that he is a capable starter when other starting big men are out. I do believe that Dieng will be the starter this season and that the Wolves will sign someone like Joakim Noah during free agency to play behind Dieng and Karl-Anthony Towns. Dieng is replaceable as a starter, though, and if somebody comes along, then Thibodeau should and will take advantage.
1. Shooting
Minnesota was down near the bottom in both 3-pointers made and 3-point percentage. Minnesota needs shooting in the worst way. If Dunn were to be gone, I think the Timberwolves will draft either Buddy Hield or Jamal Murray.Thibodeau knows how much the Wolves need shooting and he will address this in the draft or during free agency.
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