This Is Not The Same Minnesota TimberWolves

[@bozoboardman]

Rudy Gobert is a top 5 defensive player in league history. Luka would have hit that shot on any defensive center. Gobert gets hate because people think hes goofy ane because his offense isnt good. But his defense, especially given how much the league has changed in the last 20 years, is special. The league has actively made defense harder over the past 2 decades. Gobert isnt allowed to defend the same way Mutumbo or Bill Russell did. And he still manages to be a top 5 defense pretty much by himself.

[@bozoboardman]

That being said, even as a wolves fan (and a gobert fan. I actually liked the trade when we brought him in) Wemby will surpass him one day lol

[@taetae-ed9vo]

remember, mavs are only 7-24 when gobert is guarding them in the perimeter. whole series.

[@colesmith193]

That shot was more on Finch than Rudy. I still can’t believe they straight up switched that screen.

[@Goldgotgame]

@@bozoboardmanWemby is already better than Gobert currently let’s be real

[@bozoboardman]

@Goldgotgame as an overall player, yeah probably. But not defensively.

[@toostronk2088]

Twolves bench is DEEP. I expect them to make a trip back to the WCF.

[@Jack-ex1uo]

All this just to get bounced by the mavs again😂

[@jeffreyroyjr4691]

@@Jack-ex1uodoubt Mavs will get back there 😅

[@catsrthebest2321]

@@Jack-ex1uoyeah don’t think the Mavs catching lightning in a bottle twice. Did they even improve from last year?

[@Jahnno]

You already know what i got to say Naz Reid.

[@LithiumSkin]

Brother called him Nah Reid 😔

[@richborn6700]

Them Ebonics be like

[@HOOPMASTERY]

😂😂😂 thought I added that Z to it lmao it must be the way I talk. Naz is a beat tho!

[@stoozdee]

@@HOOPMASTERY Brother called him a beat 😔

[@stoozdee]

Nah Reid-type beat

[@_sm00thi3]

@@HOOPMASTERY it wasnt the way you talk it was the in the description of the vid bro 🤣

[@jonathanmillner]

I wouldn't say contract wise... like the Timberwolves value him for what he's worth, but McDaniels never gets the same attention as others on the team, and yet, he's like a B or B+ caliber player. He's solid. He's a starter on a team that has the deepest lineup in the west probably. That right there kind of says something...

[@ryanrobinson5638]

I'd argue Jaden put everyone on notice 2 years ago.....he was borderline all nba last year, but even better in 22-23

[@cadelmao]

i want to see luka garza on the court more often

[@LeviAvstin]

People who barely watched Wolves basketball would that the Wolves lost spacing because KAT was a pick and pop center, but in reality his spacing worked like a wing, spotting up from the corners or wings, barely had any pick and pops with Ant. Rudy would usually be the one setting the picks. So what they lost in spacing with KAT I think was easily regained in Donte. What they will miss is a backup 5 when Rudy sits or is out and a level of cohesiveness, this team lost a lot of chemistry.

[@jacashalot3441]

Oh hush we gained a lot kat was a choker go be a knocks fan then

[@mikehamack6347]

​@@jacashalot3441OH hush. Go back to watching womens basketball.

[@B-Shizzle_Your-Grizzle]

Rudy spends more time out by the FT/Top of the key area setting screens, & only rim camps when he's expecting a shot to go up... The casuals think we'll have bad spacing... DDV is a better shooter than KAT & Randle is a better shooter than Slo-Mo...

[@odoaiden3525]

Naz is a good backup 5 and Randle and Garza can play some minutes there

[@phillipgurule9881]

They won't get by the Nuggets again if they cross paths.

[@Anatak2222]

Two words:

[@peterfazekas9552]

NAZ REID

[@discowolf25]

And a Naz Reid to you as well🤙

[@NgewingsIndonesia]

NAZ REID

[@andrewthares]

Let's get one thing straight, Naz's nickname is "Two Words"

[@EMPEROR_KING_SIDDY79]

RUDY GOBERT JUST MAKES DEFENSE LOOK EASY......

[@cassiusclayton485]

It’s been a long time coming 😢

[@stuke1976]

Rudy does what he's supposed to do.

[@mitchellgilbertson290]

Nah Reid is diabolical 😅

[@BlakeTownley]

Still not sold on the rudy, randle front court yet

[@Triumphator616]

I'm having doubts on Randle with Gobert. The paint will be looking clogged most of the time on offense. They box out Gobert, Randle misses his fadeaway shot and there goes an opportunity. Unless he learns to throw lobs at Gobert, Chris Finch would have to find a miracle how to make these two work. Gobert with KAT pairing was easier, because KAT has all 3 levels of scoring, but most importantly he could space the floor, giving Gobert room to operate in the paint by himself. Randle loves paint too much, when he asks for the ball to bully his way inside the paint, I am just wondering what is Rudy going to be doing.

[@humblekind4189]

Great analysis

[@Eastra3]

The moment Rudy's man come to double Julius, he'll throw the lob. Julius draws so many double's, because he makes tough shots in his 1v1s with ease. Not many players draw more doubles than Randle, so Gobert will not have a problem getting easy buckets at all. There are many ways to create open looks (spacing), but casuals think 3 pt shooting is the only way. 3 pt shooting isn't even the best way to create spacing. When the defense has to double or over rotate, players are more open than ever, and screen setting and drawing double teams cause these things more than standing on the 3 point line. being a 3 point threat is like the 3rd or 4th best way to create open shots in an offense, and usually 3 pt shooting is the benefactor of other space creating methods more so than the other way around. Even with Steph and Klay in their prime, player movement and the many screens in their offense gave them space to utilize their gifts. You'll see how good the T-Wolves play after they get some chemistry down, and you may wonder how they are playing so good, but come back to this comment and you'll understand what I was saying.

[@iec7587]

@@Eastra3 5th most doubled last year at the time of injury and was trending up when he started to go inside more. The year before he was the 6th most doubled. He creates so many open shots for teammates

[@Eastra3]

@@iec7587 💯 facts.

[@prod.Radiant]

@@Eastra3 Damn, you really know your stuff. Comments like these are too rare, but I'm glad I caught this one. Learned a bunch, thank you for sharing

[@verward]

You think they're starting Donte over Mike Conley?

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Nahhhhh I don’t think so

[@kcmichelson4528]

Nah. Mike gets veteran right of way. But Divo prob gonna get more mins than a typical back up so mike can rest.

[@Yuyu2x]

Donte is a SG so he will be a back up to ANT and Mike back up is Rod dillingham

[@Daveyjdigital]

🐜 🐺🌲

[@joemartin2999]

Rudy gobert is a liability

[@gajahamwy6691]

Casual take

[@charliemeuret149]

Casual

[@MezeWorld-h6m]

FACTS…|

[@Internut1985]

Wolves only improved the bench . Randle is definitely a downgrade

[@Killa2535]

Ant winning mvp this year

[@vernvartdal6479]

Edwards is not enough. He's quite short for a superstar and no Kyrie Irving. The loss of KAT was huge. They got journeymen in return. Minnesota will slip back in the standings this year to at least 4-5.

[@fluxszs]

you dont know ball brother.. "short for a superstar" as if the league isnt guard dominated today. he is a 6'6 shooting guard and is the most athletic sg in the league and one of the strongest. height is not a problem at all. kyrie doesnt come close to anthony edwards today

[@richborn6700]

He's taller than Irving, and there is literally only one Kyrie. Plus Kyrie isn't even the number one option in Dallas.

[@vernvartdal6479]

@@richborn6700 yes taller better at shooting, no way.

[@vernvartdal6479]

@@fluxszs get your facts straight before arguing. Ant is officially listed at 6'4". His coach may be getting senile.

[@vernvartdal6479]

@@fluxszs Kyrie just outplayed the hell out of him. He said he regretted calling out Kyrie. Dude was no match at all for Luka. Not there...