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Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 reasons they should’ve drafted Terrance Ferguson

By Vince Massara

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Terrance Ferguson of the Adelaide 36ers during the dunk contest during the Australian Basketball Challenge at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 25, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 25: Terrance Ferguson of the Adelaide 36ers during the dunk contest during the Australian Basketball Challenge at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on September 25, 2016 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images) /
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Mar 17, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad (left) and Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (right) take a breather during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 17, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad (left) and Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (right) take a breather during the first half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

3. The Minnesota Timberwolves don’t have a bench

The Timberwolves had the worst scoring bench in the league last season. The imbalance between the starters and the bench can only widen this season as the Wolves traded backup point guard, Kris Dunn, and will most likely lose restricted free agent, Shabazz Muhammad this offseason.

Muhammad’s game becomes even less valuable in a Wolves team with two players who do what he does at a much higher standard. Muhammad’s limited offensive role moving forward, combined with his matador defense makes him a luxury that the Wolves can do without.

The obvious choice is to stagger Butler and Wiggins’ minutes, ensuring one of them is on the floor at all time. However, that has not traditionally been Tom Thibodeau’s style, and it is hard to imagine this Leopard changing his stripes. This means that Wiggins, Butler, and Towns will play a lot of minutes, and they will most likely play them together.

Whilst the Timberwolves still have cap space to sing some pieces, drafting these pieces is more valuable. Drafting them also ensures that you have them on a team-friendly contract for a long time.