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Here’s a fun stat when you’re out and about – the Wolves last made the playoffs when Karl-Anthony Towns was 8 years old. Don’t expect the ladies to trip over themselves to pass you their numbers, however, as this is one of those comments to simply break the ice. If the conversation goes further you can add that offseason additions of Jeff Teague and Jimmy Butler should make this Minnesota squad better off than their 2016/17 campaign. That should close the deal.
Butler alone provides a focal point on offense and only Golden State will enter this season with three players that averaged 20 points plus per game. Not bad, but if the Wolves are going to win their defense needs to step up. Minnesota ranked number 27 last season (yikes) after giving up 112 points per 100 possessions. Towns needs to come up bigger and Anthony Wiggins (the former No. 1 pick in 2014) needs to start playing like a former number 1 pick.
Taj Gibson was a savvy pick-up and ex-Bull’s head coach Tom Thibodeau is getting his guys in place to make another run at it. All signs point due north for this crew.