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Top 5 three-point shooters in Timberwolves history

By Christian Anton

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MINNEAPOLIS – OCTOBER 24: Fred Hoiberg is seen shooting around during the Minnesota Timberwolves open scrimmage October 24, 2005 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and /or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS – OCTOBER 24: Fred Hoiberg is seen shooting around during the Minnesota Timberwolves open scrimmage October 24, 2005 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTICE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and /or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement: Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo By David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /

1.  Fred Hoiberg

Younger Timberwolves fans may not remember his brief stint with the Timberwolves, but Fred Hoiberg was absolutely lights out from deep. The current Chicago Bulls coach played a pivotal role for the Timberwolves the season they reached the Western Conference Finals.

Fred came off the bench as a three-point specialist while shooting 44.2 percent from behind the arc that season. His role was very limited, but every time he was in the game you could count on Fred to nail a big three-point shot.

Not only did Fred have his two best shooting seasons with the Timberwolves, he actually set the franchise record for three-point shooting percentage in a single season. In his second year with the Timberwolves and what turned out to be his final NBA season, Hoiberg shot an outrageous 48.3 percent from deep.

Both of his seasons with the Timberwolves were his career-best marks in shooting from behind the arc.

Unfortunately, Hoiberg had to retire prematurely due to a heart condition that threatened his life if continuing to play. In his time with the Timberwolves, Fred became a reliable three-point leader and the best three-point shooter in franchise history.

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Maybe Hoiberg can take Zach LaVine under his wing in Chicago and teach him a thing or two about the deep ball…

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