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Minnesota Timberwolves: Top 20 draft busts

By Antoine Bass

Dec 19, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robbie Hummel (4) battle for a loose ball during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 19, 2014; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics forward Brandon Bass (30) and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Robbie Hummel (4) battle for a loose ball during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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6. William Avery

With the 14th pick in the 1999 Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves selected William Avery. Is it shocking to see a guard who didn’t live up to expectations on a Timberwolves bust list?

Knowing the history of the Timberwolves, it isn’t at all. William Avery was a part of the 1998-99 Duke team what won 32 straight games.

At the collegiate level, he was a winner. Not only was he a winner but he was also a solid player. During his sophomore year at Duke Avery averaged 14.9 points and 5 assists per game.

This never translated to the NBA as he only averaged 2.7 points per game. He played three seasons with the Timberwolves and those turned out to be the only three seasons he played as a professional.

Avery eventually followed the pattern of most Timberwolves busts and take his talents overseas. He played for numerous teams overseas as well but he just never seemed to find a home.

Avery eventually retired from professional basketball in 2012.