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Ultimate Minnesota Timberwolves Draft Guide 1.0

By Brian Sampson

Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Kris Dunn (Providence) shows off the inside of his coat after being selected as the number five overall pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Kris Dunn (Providence) shows off the inside of his coat after being selected as the number five overall pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) drives against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Theo Pinson (left) in the first half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 26, 2017; Memphis, TN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats guard De’Aaron Fox (0) drives against North Carolina Tar Heels forward Theo Pinson (left) in the first half during the finals of the South Regional of the 2017 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /

De’Aaron Fox PG

Age: 19 Height: 6’3″ Weight:170 Wingspan:6’6″ Standing Reach: 8’4″

16.7 Points 3.9 Rebounds 4.6 Assists 0.2 Blocks 1.5 Steals 23.1 PER

De’Aaron Fox may be the next elite point guard to come out of Kentucky. He is quickly rising up draft boards as scouts are given more time to break down his excellent play during the NCAA tournament. He is super quick and was able to flash all of his strengths at Kentucky. Fox also presents with good size and wingspan for a point guard, making him all that more intriguing.

Strengths

  • super quick
  • high IQ player
  • great ball-handler
  • good lateral quickness allows him to defend well
  • great size for a point guard

Weaknesses

  • needs to put on muscle
  • not a consistent shooter
  • turns the ball over too often

Comparison

Mike Conley, John Wall, Elfrid Payton

Projected Range

3-5

What to expect on the Timberwolves

"De’Aaron Fox, who got the best of Ball in the NCAA Tournament, has a chance to grow into the best point guard to come out of this draft, even if his odds may be a little longer than his more advanced peers. Fox will need to get stronger to better handle the rigors of the NBA game, but otherwise has clearly defined, but improvable, weaknesses, and has a chance to be a major long-term piece for whichever team ultimately drafts him if he can develop his body and game around his elite speed and quickness."

-Draft Express