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On the Timberwolves issues: Some fixable, some not

By Chad Udenberg

Feb 3, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) high fives guard Ricky Rubio (9) second half against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 3, 2017; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) high fives guard Ricky Rubio (9) second half against the Detroit Pistons at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 24, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 112-111. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 112-111. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Ricky Rubio’s shot

Sure, Rubio can make wide open shots — sometimes. But I’ve seen Darko Milicic make 19-of-20 threes while warming up before a game.

Ricky’s shot is flat and slow, and he lacks the confidence of a decent shooter. It’s not going to get better, based on the evidence we have thus far, and he needs to get comfy distributing.

Don’t worry, this is not a huge deal. Not everyone can score, and he has plenty of people to compensate where he lacks. Floor spacing is somewhat of a concern, of course, but we’ve seen the Wolves make due.

And on top of that, Rubio is a great defensive point who makes everyone around him better. The Wolves can win with him as starting point guard.

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