Predicting the Timberwolves season: MVP, LVP, and more
By Ben Beecken
Oct 12, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) is blocked as he tries to shoot by Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Timberwolves 112-107. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports
Most Disappointing Individual Season
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The Case for Zach LaVine
Sam Mitchell’s decision to play Lavine out of position as a back-up point guard is a formula for immediate frustration with no long-term benefit. While Lavine is often overpowered by larger shooting guards, making Lavine bear the burden of running the offense will detract from some of Lavine’s most natural counter-moves: leaking out for fast-breaks and quick strike opportunities early in the shot-clock. – Jude Bell
The Case for Andrew Wiggins
Yes, I’m picking Wiggins for both breakout player and most disappointing…I think he’ll be significantly improved, but also will be up-and-down and not improve as much as many expect. – Justin Schardin
The Case for Tayshaun Prince
Sam Mitchell plans on starting Prince, which could help some of the younger players, but frankly I don’t think Prince is good enough at this point in his career to justify taking minutes from Shabazz Muhammad and Zach LaVine. I think he will ultimately be relegated to a much lesser role, which he may not mind in the long run. – Nathan Brinkman
Final Count: Zach LaVine (5 votes), Tayshaun Prince (2 votes), Nikola Pekovic (2 votes), Andrew Wiggins, Kevin Martin (one vote each)
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