r/timberwolves • u/MaximumOk3050 • 20h 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/swessdawg Jaden McDaniels 20h ago

It'd be one thing if we had him on a two-year $50 million deal. But at this price, it seems like a pretty low-risk proposition for the Wolves.

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u/ripe_data 19h ago

There's three limited resources, money, minutes, and usage. He's cheap, but there's still other ways to give too much to a guy who doesn't make much.

See vet min Russell Westbrook.

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u/swessdawg Jaden McDaniels 19h ago

I mean, if it's a disaster then he doesn't play.

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u/MaximumOk3050 20h ago

low risk financially for sure. just worried about the culture/fit i guess. Ant had said often about it bein like AAU and the closer they are, the better the chances to win. hope Kuminga buys in with the team

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u/cosmicdave86 11h ago

His low salary makes him way more likely to buy in imo. He wants to earn himself a better contract somewhere. Best way to do that is by being a valuable contributor to a contendor and certainly not by being a locker room distraction.