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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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May 22, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green (14) shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first half in game four of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
May 22, 2017; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Danny Green (14) shoots the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first half in game four of the Western conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Every great team has a 3-and-D specialist

The Wolves were the worst three-point shooting team in the league last season, only making 7.3 3-point shots a game. In comparison, the best teams in the league made over 12 a game.

All the teams at the top of the list of made three-pointers were unsurprisingly the teams that were most successful throughout the season. The top four teams at hitting threes were Houston, Cleveland, Boston, and Golden State.

With Rubio (at this stage), Wiggins, and Butler looking to play big minutes, the Timberwolves will need shooting to fit around them. Even if Rubio is traded and a 3-point shooting point guard joins the team, the need for the shooting remains. Ricky Rubio was not the sole reasons for the Wolves’ struggles from beyond the arc.

Another thing the successful teams had, was a 3-and-D specialist. A role that is more important than ever before. Whether it be Klay Thompson, Danny Green, Andre Iguodala, JR Smith, or any other specialist, a successful team needs a player who can space the floor whilst locking down an opponent. A reliable 3-and-D player is a piece that the Wolves will need to add before contending for championships.