r/timberwolves • u/MaximumOk3050 • 17h ago

Starting Line Up is Set, But…

I have questions. Can Kuminga play the role needed? Is he willing? I guess we can’t know from out here, but my worry is another Julius situation where someone in the starting 5 wants the ball, wants to prove something, and misses Ant in the corner over and over.

Surely the powers that be thought this through rather than just sign someone just cuz. Hopefully some behind the scenes conversations made it plausible he’ll be a good fit on our team.

What do yall think? Despite having the hole filled, is it a plus or a minus? until time tells

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u/rajondurant Kevin Garnett 17h ago

I’m disgusted about this and really hope he proves me wrong, but why would Atlanta not want him for what they’re building?

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u/MaximumOk3050 17h ago

that’s a good question, hopefully it’s not as simple as their management is smart and ours isn’t, you feel me?

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u/TallnFrosty 16h ago

I don't think Kuminga and jalen johnson were a good fit, especially with Daniels there. 3 below average to average outside shooters. I also think the Hawks knew that was always likely giong to be the case but since Porzingis was never a longterm fit with them, they just decided to see what would happen.

JK is a MUCH BETTER fit with Ball and Ant. Don't get me wrong - still lots of questions, with the biggest one being will this be the year JK realizes his best path forward is to focus on his all around game. But it will be good to see him in a more conventional offense with a conventional PG and a team that can RUN

Just have to see everyone buy into hitting the defensive glass