Highest Hopes and Biggest Fears for the 2017-18 Timberwolves

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SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Tyus Jones #1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in action against Shaun Livingston #34 of the Golden State Warriors during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 8, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images) /

Highest Hope #1: What if…Tyus Jones has a breakout season?

Minnesota sports fans have been hearing about Tyus Jones (Mr. Minnesota Basketball 2014) since he made the Apple Valley High School varsity basketball team as an eighth-grader. Tyus Jones is a hometown hero, and he could play a crucial role for the Wolves this upcoming season.

With the departure of Ricky Rubio and Kris Dunn and the acquisition of veteran point guard Jeff Teague, the Wolves are in need of a reliable backup point guard. The Wolves have another possible option in Aaron Brooks, but Tyus Jones might prove to be the best bet coming in off the bench.

With so much talent in the frontcourt, the Wolves need guards that will stretch out the opposing team’s defense. Jamal Crawford is a known threat from beyond the arc, but there is also plenty of reason to believe that Jones will be lights-out from 3-point land this year. Although he only averaged around 13 minutes per game last season, Jones made nearly 36 percent of his 3-point attempts.

When Tyus Jones is on the court, we know that he will be working hard on both ends. If he can establish himself as a productive 3-point shooter early in the season, Jones could have a big year ahead of him.

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