The Timberwolves Are Revolutionizing Basketball & It’s SCARY

Skeptics were labeling the Timberwolves as buffoons for trading 4 1st rounders for Rudy Gobert Clapping back at the doubters, now Minnesota’s changing the game. A 3x DPOY’s 2nd season with this Minneapolis based organization following a heavily scrutinized trade from the Utah Jazz- is going swimmingly. However it’s the way in which the Timberwolves have been winning games as a whole- which is most intriguing here.
0:00, Intro
0:45, Revolutionary Tall Ball
1:26, The Anchor
2:17, Signature Matchup Number 1 VS LAC
3:35, Gobert Was An Alll Star Snub
4:42, Signature Matchup Number 2 VS BOS
6:04, The Trade A For 3x DPOY Is Ultimately Working Out
7:39, Connelly Extends Conley
8:21, The Wolves 2 Most Underrated Players
8:39, Naz Reid
9:15, A Very Fun Team
9:52, Defense Based.
10:53, Jaden McDaniels
11:16, Increased Effort Level Compared The 22-23
11:49, Most Refreshing Part About The 2024 Timberwolves
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The Timberwolves Are Revolutionizing Basketball & It’s SCARY

[@dflowhoops]

What's the most refreshing part about the 23-24 Timberwolves? Is it their defense like I said or something else? Best answer gets next videos commenter shoutout and competes for a free NBA jersey or shoe of their choosing with winners being set by June 21st

[@etiennengz5980]

It is worth noticing that the 3rd player with the best defensive rating in the whole NBA is noone else... than Kat! It means a lot about Kat's new implication in defense but also about Rudy's defensive aura that radiates to other players. I love it!

[@Wth969]

@@etiennengz5980I agree it’s awesome he’s doing so well but I think a big part of that is that he doesn’t take the best big on defense. Rudy gets that assignment. Towns can basically freelance since most teams don’t have two capable bigs

[@adamfinke4754]

I’m agreeing man, I’ve been a fan of the Timberwolves my whole life and this team even feel better than when Garnett took us a ways in the playoffs. I don’t wanna get too excited though. I’ve learned being a Minnesotan and rooting for Minnesota teams could give ya a heart attack lol but I agree there defense and there overall ability to play as a team last year they weren’t playing as a team.

[@Roger-zx4ji]

The main reason Rudy struggled guarding on the perimeter in the past was that in Utah he was tethered to the post. In Utah when he jumped out on the perimeter it left the post unguarded. In Minnesota he’s not worried about always having to rush back into the post because now he has a defense behind him. At least that’s what my eyes are showing me. It’s hard to guard someone on the perimeter when you’re worried about the post.

[@lotuslife3239]

Exactly. More than a lockdown type defender Rudy focuses more on positioning because at the end of the day he is a smart player just with a big mindset. With his size and athleticism he feels like he could look behind him at the perimeter and chase down someone for a block in the paint at any time, but he shouldn't have to if he's switched out on the perimeter. Now that he doesn't have to constantly look behind him for cuts or mismatches he can focus solely on the much smaller player trying to dance to get an open shot. This is great ball, while Ant rlly isn't MJ more like a D Wade, he can carry the offense and KAT being a 7ft shooter helps too. Conley great perimeter D and a whole team of physicality at every position its a nightmare to go against. Most small ball gonna end up injuring themselves come playoff time trying to take on that much size and athleticism mixed with vet IQ.

[@OGMichaelC]

Elite perimeter defenders (unlike his time in Utah) PLUS, if he's out of position or if he's playing near the 3 point line, he has another big man waiting in the paint.

[@WakeMikey]

One thing I don't hear people mention is that when the TWolves traded for Gobert, they ALREADY HAD TWO #1 picks that were keepers. They wanted to get to the next level. IF they were a playoff bound team for the next few years, what help do late first-round draft picks really provide? The trade for Rudy, and then later, Conley, provided not just the talent, but the stability, maturity, and accountability those #1's need. I think we actually got one back on Danny Ainge in this one. 25 year Wolves fan. Good video.

[@keithjoseph128]

People are about to find out how different the postseason is. People forget every year.

[@iamrevenant6465]

As TWolves fan it still feels weird getting some sort of respect from other teams, Let's Go Wolves 🐺🤘

[@homedogg1233]

The fact that their entire starting 5 and their 2 best bench players are under contract for the next 2 years is crazy

[@katherineberger6329]

To me, as a long-time Minnesota fan, the most refreshing aspect of the 2023-24 Timberwolves is having a team that is so good that they might break the Minnesota curse.

[@TimEdits72]

Its satisfying seeing the T-wolves getting back what the should get from the gobert trade

[@tricool1]

We got it back last year, just everyone was hurt, we were good the year before too, people just love to hate on Minnesota in facet of life

[@THCBOT]

Great video time the Timberwolves got more recognition

[@dflowhoops]

Thank you 🙏 fun team

[@georgeaghimien3234]

As a Heat fan if The Timberwolves are going to the finals will be so happy for them

[@katherineberger6329]

I am a long-suffering Minnesota fan (Twins, Wild, Vikings, T-Wolves, MN United FC, PWHL, Aurora FC, Minnesota Roller Derby, it doesn't matter) and winning would be great.

[@derekhayter4879]

You should be super happy too because it would be a cake walk and guaranteed win for the Heat.

[@2403rygar]

As a Jazz fan, I am so happy to see Gobert getting the credit he deserves.

[@Simon-mj1im]

Rudy Gobert is 31 and people are only realizing now he is no joke, even still today there are some who still believe he's a bum because he got exposed when he was in a Jazz team with like 0 peremeter defense 0 effort from Donovan Mitchell, bojanovic or ingles. The only weakness of this team is their capability of making baskets. They defend like crazy but once in the playoffs and every team will tight defense, im hoping they will have other players to step up and not rely too much on Edwards and Kat

[@Daveyjdigital]

Wolves on Top 🌲🐺

[@ricklynghaug4117]

The D up here IS refreshing. DLo for Conley was as huge as getting Gobert. We're super tall and super deep. Conference finals.

[@mrsasshole]

I agree, Rick. The Gobert trade gets talked about endlessly, and to an extent I get that. But the DLo for Conley trade was gigantic and it gets almost no attention.

[@ragemachine420]

We even got Alexander walker in that as well as a second rounder lol 😂 thanks lakers for takin that albatross of a player off our hands … just kind of have to question towns for being friends with him lol

[@ricklynghaug4117]

@ragemachine420 Right?! DLo was an upgrade at the time. He WAS fun to watch tho. I still like him.

[@McDee]

6:10 as a Timberwolves fan his hands are more of a 70 Overall, the amount of types he tips a pass or just catches a pass then drops it is insane. He has crazy butter fingers

[@rooferonhigh7124]

👍Listener from Minnesota. Never had doubts after we traded for Rudy. Guys want to be here.

[@Dotification]

Great vid!

[@dilate4102]

The most refreshing part is that we were sold Finch being an offensive coach and it’s the defense that is winning. The buy in from Edwards and Kat means a lot as well.

[@blazezavage3396]

As a Timberwolves fan the most refreshing part about this season is the wolves being really good

[@robertgreen6499]

So weird to see my wolves being talked about. Born and raised in MN, I only got small hope, but mostly dream crushers from them. My grandma was the biggest wolves fan I knew. If she was here today she be so happy to see them playing so good now. To see the team gel together, and take what is ancient in terms of the sport to make the rest of teams and fans notice them, and show that defense is still in the NBA. Thank you for the awesome video.

[@joshuamartin1999]

Sabonis may have more rebounds than Gobert, but he's also played more than 2.5x more games worth of minutes. They'd be virtually tied if Gobert played as much. That being said, Sabonis is an amazing player and it's absurd how he wasn't an all-star.

[@stevehoogenakker9619]

It's refreshing that the Timberwolves after 34 years of near futility, decided to make big moves to make 23-24 their statement year. It continues with the massive trade to get rid of the self centered D Lo. At first, the Gobert trade seemed like Herschel Walker all over again, but it's working

[@bhedrick101]

The thing that impresses me about the Wolves is their unselfish nature. KAT could be a poster being relegated to second option, but he's embraced the team concept

[@nighthawk244]

As a wolves fan im scared with how we've been playing post all star break. Especially with KAT out now

[@charleybarley914]

The Wolves locker room seems to be focused on 2 goals: A ring, and getting Rudy another DPOY.

[@njmksr8686]

Honestly if these Celtics and these Wolves can stay together, I'd love to see them become a Finals rivalry. I doubt it, but it would be good to see two teams that play good defense running the NBA.

[@laudanum669]

The Timberwolves have led the Western Conference since the start of the season and are an exciting team to watch. Yet they have not had one game on ABC prime time television. Every week it's the same thing, Lakers, Knicks, Golden State, Clippers, 76ers, Celtics. I know Minnesota is a small market but so is Milwaukee and the Bucks get a few prime time games. I'm so sick of the NBA's bias against the Wolves. I know when they get to the playoffs that not only will they have to beat their opponent they'll have to beat the ref's as well because the NBA doesn't want them to go deep into the playoffs.

[@ReallyBigBadAndy76]

Try being a Jazz fan…

[@ragemachine420]

The sga thunder lol I caught that

[@homedogg1233]

Connelly knew exactly what would be a Denver stopper and built that in Minnesota. Gotta play big and dominate on defense

[@lobo23SCF]

LETS GO

[@russellkanning]

Always loved Rudy .... just needed to trade Donovan when his stock was high.

[@FadedDream6969]

As a utah fan im glad to see Rudy playing great ball still. If the rest of the jazz would of bought into the defense theh could of have been great, but when the chips fell they blamed Rudy

[@Daveyjdigital]

We going for the championship 🏆

[@someguy_8869]

2:31 I watched most of this game live and highlights but never noticed Morris' defensive effort on this drive. If he can easily plug in to the defense and settle in to the backup PG spot Wolves will be cooking this second half of the season

[@japethegrape1146]

NAW might be the most underrated. He’s developed his ability to bring the ball down the floor and initiate the offense, is a top tier point of attack defender, and has hit so many clutch 3s this season

[@fluxszs]

im gonna jelly all over big jelly

[@japethegrape1146]

@@fluxszs 🤨

[@dinodenodano]

its hard to be classified as revolutionary without a championship...

[@jimmysweat2200]

They can get the extra help by drafting vets who can get there shot

[@Dj_Not_Nice]

They doing classic middle school ball 😂

[@Seattlefan77]

If the Wolves are to have success in the playoffs we're (I'm a wolves fan) gonna need KAT to stop disappearing in the post season, Ant to continue his trend in that stretch, and the refs to allow them to continue playing aggressive defense even against superstars.

[@jimmysweat2200]

Told you front office

[@jacksonmarsh225]

Naz doesn’t weigh anywhere near 260 anymore, he’s roughly 230 now

[@Epicwallpaperstwitter]

As a Jazz fan what i find crazy is that Rudy finally has great perimeter D help. Insane potential here

[@dflowhoops]

Let’s hope it can keep up in the playoffs

[@user-ob7py1bg4d]

I got them beating the heat in finals. I think scary terry was the piece the heat was missing.

[@dflowhoops]

Bold

[@kennykimbrough4020]

@@dflowhoopsalmost as bold as saying that trading the farm for a big man who can’t shoot or guard on the perimeter is “Revolutionizing Basketball”

[@ziahbarie3198]

​@@kennykimbrough4020who's the best team in the West rn???

[@ricklynghaug4117]

That would be a riot! Butler facing a wolves team that plays d - hilarious!

[@ricklynghaug4117]

​@@kennykimbrough4020weird but true lol!

[@twizlestick8120]

and people say shaq wouldnt dominate today

[@jimmysweat2200]

Plus my secret player

[@adamrichmond6348]

So, forwards... they are using bigs to play defence... that WILL startle the current NBA!

[@timl9724]

Defensive rating is heavily affected by team defense. It doesn't accurately reflect an individual's defensive ability or production...not even close.

[@timl9724]

This isn't to say that Gobert shouldn't be ranked near or at the top, but rather his defense and his team's defense raises the mediocre defense of KAT far above his actual production. And a guy like Sengun, for example, has no business in any defensive top 20 list, but his team as a unit is cohesive and well coached on the defensive side of the ball, so it elevates his rating.

[@nanagotham1590]

@@timl9724 KAT is an improved defender by flaws of defensive ratings but also on the court. Both because Rudy is able to hide and cover for him. Either way the eye test passes how much better good perimeter defenders complement Rudy. This could be a historic defense but we'll see in the playoffs.

[@ShareefusMaximus]

This is how Phil Jackson won his last two titles. Which would have been 3 if Andrew Bynum didn't get hurt. Thinking he couldn't coach today is madness. If he couldn't it would be because he said some insensitive grandpa sht and got cancelled.

[@lotuslife3239]

Just like Wade, Ant could quite possibly be young asf winning his first chip with this defense. And Rudy would finally stop getting clowned. KAT wouldnt be labeled soft and the Timberwolves would finally be on the NBA map.

[@jimmysweat2200]

System

[@jimmysweat2200]

What I tell you I knew it would work LaMelo Ben Simmons Bol Bol Wembayo

[@dscwac396]

Basketball needs to go back to traditional bigs playing big

[@jimmysweat2200]

What did I just say does your organization have direction Do they know how to sign veterans Bill Belichick type move Managed the salary cap 🧢

[@wellos2809]

naz reid

[@ryanrobinson5638]

Naz Reid

[@Marcooo420]

Naz Reid

[@Xeno_-]

Naz Reid

[@etiennengz5980]

Naz Reid?

[@pocaoffice]

If the Wolves get to the second round or lose in the first, they meet people's expectations. If they make it to the WCF or the Finals, they'll be a fluke. Either way, most people will find a way to discredit the Wolves

[@eanbenjammin2032]

Naz aint 260 he’s more like 230

[@jbutsch2301]

The T Wolves are revolutionizing basketball alright. Revolutionizing it by being the only team in the league that can’t cover as a home favorite to save their lives 😂. My buddy and I call Minnesota’s home court “the house of disappointment”. So whoever the T Wolves play, bet the opponent’s spread. You’re welcome 😉

[@kentmilbrandt3989]

The Wolves are just better than the Clippers. Better bench and equally as talented starting players.

[@SOURJDADDY]

No they’re not. They are going to be a 2nd round exit like always

[@lorddyson7493]

Are you say my Knicks gonna lose to Minnesota in the finals

[@kmacadaeg7]

Pump the brakes… let’s see what they do if they make it to the second round of the playoffs.

[@dflowhoops]

I think the West finals is a good benchmark

[@ricklynghaug4117]

I agree, but I'm giddy nonetheless!

[@mayo2265]

Yeah until they inevitably choke in the playoffs lol

[@jayarrtheking]

Good luck with that, wolves are trash. No playoff experience makes this a no brainer, maybe in 2 years if they stay together and if KAT stops wearing all that eyeliner.

[@Sdizzle7]

Why does every video now say "Its scary" or "the league is scared". be more original

[@corywickenkamp8173]

That's nice but Luka will play him right off the floor

[@mikehamack6347]

nope.

[@kennykimbrough4020]

gobert has been the best defender in the league for at least the past 4 or 5 years, but when teams force him to guard the perimeter/corner in the playoffs he is lost. Rebounds also don’t matter as much in the playoffs. Giving up 5 firsts and 5 role players for a player that everyone knew Utah didn’t want to keep is still stupid. Minnesota would’ve been better off keeping those picks and building around AntMan. Naz Reid with KAT would’ve already been one of the best front courts in the league. Adding Rudy was unnecessary, and their assets could’ve been used more efficiently on acquiring another player/players (kuzma, dejounte murray, pj washington, dorian finney-smith, scary terry, porzingis, marcus smart, harden, etc.)

[@dflowhoops]

I highly disagree based off how he’s been a big part of them being the number 1 seed. We’ll see if he can make up for his previous playoff woes. Come the playoffs He has struggled with small ball in the past as you alluded to. He has a lot to prove but if he keeps this mentality up he can prove himself

[@ricklynghaug4117]

Maybe, but it worked out, thank god lol! KAT is in his prime, so we went all in now. Ant isn't in his prime yet, but he's definitely close.

[@kennykimbrough4020]

@@dflowhoops I like Rudy and hope u r right. He’s a great player and having a great year. I just don’t see it happening. I appreciate ur response

[@sammyttheg412]

Hard disagree the utah jazz had terrible defenders around gobert that was their issue

[@homedogg1233]

Rudy has looked like a new man on the perimeter this year. People are gonna be shocked when they find out they cant abuse him in the perimeter anymore