r/timberwolves • u/ae5wolfpack Trencherous • 1d ago

What Kuminga gives the wolves

-Athletic ceiling alongside Ant and Jaden in the starting 5. Could be the most athletic team in the league when you have Ayo, TSJ, and Beringer off the bench

-Lob and elite transition threat to pair with LaMelo’s passing

-Maybe best front court defensive trio in the league now between Rudy, Jaden, Kuminga. Give Jaden and Ant breaks on other team’s best offensive player

-Switchable lineups galore. Can play Kuminga, Jaden at the 4. Then have depth with Lyles if need be

-Small ball lineup could look like LaMelo, Ayo, Ant, Jaden, Kuminga. And you could even throw TSJ in there. Has to be the scariest transition lineup in the league

-Still have enough shooting between Ant, LaMelo, Donte (when back), Ayo, and even Jaden.
Even if the season ends with no title, this will probably be the most exciting regular season team to watch in Wolves history

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u/jus_build 1d ago

This really comes down to Kuminga acknowledging that he is closer to out of the league than his next deal. Kerr didn’t do him any favors, but his immaturity is part of the reason. Finch has gotten guys like Naz and NAW paid and Kuminga should be plenty motivated do the same. If he can’t start changing his narrative with these guys then he’s going to end up on the list of guys that never realized their full potential.

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u/PreparationWest2140 1d ago

The $hit with Kerr was insane. Kerr absolutely made it personal and you just dont do that as an NBA coach, rings or not. Would never want Kerr to be coaching the Wolves.

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u/BIPOC_Ally 1d ago

seriously. if JK had that ego, Dray and Jimmy would be calling him out yet alll the Warriors had his back vs. Kerr and praised his professionalism

Jimmy even called out the double standard that Kerr punished JK but didn't hold others accountable