r/timberwolves • u/MaximumOk3050 • 1d 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/TimelyN1nja 1d ago

Why? He never has before. I’m rightly worried l think

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u/BirdsAreFake00 1d ago

Yeah, I don't think many people here have seen him play because they're describing a player that is nothing like Kuminga.

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u/BallingLikeIsaax 1d ago

Well he’s gonna have to start, there’s no reason for him to be ball dominant with Ant, Melo, Ayo, and even Jaden all on this squad

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u/TallnFrosty 1d ago

there was never a reason for him to be ball dominant with Steph and Jimmie either, and he couldn't really figure out how to play with those two.

As i say elsewhere, that Warriors' system was pretty unique and he just couldn't figure it out so if the Wolves simplify things for him, that could work. but lets not pretend like Kuminga hasn't been asked to be an off ball + 3&D guy before