Minnesota Timberwolves 2010-11 Preview:
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Darko Milicic
Minnesota Timberwolves 2009-10 Facts:
- Western Conference: 15th Place
- Northwest Division: 5th Place
- Record: 15 Wins 67 Loses
- Playoffs: No Playoffs
Key Moves:
Incoming
- F Michael Beasley
- G Luke Ridnour
- F Wesley Johnson
- G Martell Webster
- C Nikola Pekovic
- F Lazar Hayward
- C Kosta Koufos
- G Sebastian Telfair
- C Al Jefferson
- G Ramon Sessions
- F Ryan Gomes
- C Ryan Hollins
A Revamped Minnesota Timberwolves are looking to make some noise in the Western Conference this season. Trading away there centerpeice in Al Jefferson means the focus for the next couple of years will be on Kevin Love. We know Love can rebound and score, but he needs to focus on guarding power forwards if he wants to become an all-star. Michael Beasley will look to have a breakout season and if he plays hard could average 20-10. Beasley also needs to work on his defense and start rebounding more. In a contract year I look for Beasley to definitely break out and put up all-star like numbers. Rookie Wesley Johnson is a sharp shooter and will get major minutes this season. If Johnson can guard shooting guards look for him to start the year there. Everyone is complaining about the contract the T-Wolves offered Darko Milicic, but I don't see the problem. Milicic is a solid defender who is 25 years old and can still grow on offense. Channing Fyre and Drew Gooden got a lot better contracts then Milicic and they won't be nearly as good this season. Jonny Flynn will likely be traded because he doesn't fit the offense that coach Kurt Rambis is running. Flynn is a speed point guard who can change the pace of the game and that's not what Rambis is looking for. The T-Wolves are hoping Martell Webster has a breakout year and I definitely see that happeing. Webster can shoot and this season will finally be able to show he can attack the basket. Luke Ridnour is a solid point guard who should be able to show Ricky Rubio the ropes next season.
- Back Court:
- Front Court:
- 2010-11 Predictions:
- Center: Darko Milicic
- Power Forward: Kevin Love
- Small Forward: Michael Beasley
- Shooting Guard: Wesley Johnson
- Point Guard: Luke Ridnour
- Sixth Man: Martell Webster
- All Star Player: Kevin Love
- Best Veteran: Darko Milicic
- Best Asset: Kevin Love
- Best New Addition: Michael Beasley
- Key Player: Martell Webster
- Western Conference: 15th Place
- Northwest Division: 5th Place