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The Minnesota Timberwolves are a team on the rise, with a double-digit win improvement this season and Tom Thibodeau being hired as head coach. As they look to finally end a lengthy playoff drought, here is the ideal starting five for the Timberwolves next season.
Center: Karl-Anthony Towns
Credit: Getty ImagesCenter: Karl-Anthony Towns
The unanimous 2016 Rookie of the Year is already one of the better big men in the NBA. His second season could be a glimpse into even more upside.
Power Forward: Gorgui Dieng
Credit: Getty ImagesPower Forward: Gorgui Dieng
Barring the addition of a veteran power forward, Dieng progressed enough in his third season (12.7 points, 8.0 rebounds per game over the final 36 games) to deserve a starting job. Dieng is a nice complementary player, and that's all he needs to be.
Small Forward: Andrew Wiggins
Credit: Getty ImagesSmall Forward: Andrew Wiggins
Wiggins would ideally play small forward primarily going forward, while improving his overall consistency. Towns might the proverbial "alpha dog" for Minnesota, but Wiggins is also a budding star and a very important player.
Shooting Guard: Zach LaVine or Jimmy Butler
Credit: Getty ImagesShooting Guard: Zach LaVine or Jimmy Butler
LaVine is a bit slight of build to be an ideal shooting guard, but he showed he's more than a Slam Dunk champ late this season. A possible Thibodeau-Butler reunion will fuel trade rumors, with Minnesota possibly willing to move the No. 5 pick.
Point Guard: Ricky Rubio
Credit: Getty ImagesPoint Guard: Ricky Rubio
Rubio is at a point in his career where he may never become a great perimeter shooter, but he's still just 25 years old and is absolutely a part of the Timberwolves' future. As the team gets better, health is the key for Rubio.
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