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5 keys for the Timberwolves to clinch a top-3 playoff seed

By Adam Ziobrowski

SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Andrew Wiggins #22 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 27, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA - FEBRUARY 27: Andrew Wiggins #22 and Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on February 27, 2017 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 09: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after drawing a foul on a basket against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 9, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 09: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after drawing a foul on a basket against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 9, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE 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. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

Andrew Wiggins takes a leap forward

Towns isn’t the only one out of the two young stars on the team to struggle on defense. Just as I pointed out before, Andrew Wiggins has a long way to go to become a two-way player. However, his potential may allow him to take a large stride this season.

Although he was nearly last in the league in DRPM a season ago, Wiggins can learn from Thibodeau and Jimmy Butler to takes strides on defense. Wiggins already has a head start on improvement as he enters year two under Thibodeau. Adjusting to his style should only become easier from here.

His offensive game continues to improve as well. He has increased his points per game in each of his first three seasons in the league. Last year, he improved his 3-point range and found a more consistent shot that will only get better.

Wiggins has already shown flashes of his outrageous athleticism with some of his dunks. Beyond that trait, the rest of his game needs to become more consistent and on point in order to become the two-way star that Glen Taylor wants him to be. Wiggins will be able to take strides this season towards becoming the All-Star his potential is allowing him to become.

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