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Minnesota Timberwolves Power Rankings: Bench hierarchy is solidifying

By Jake Paynting

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 19: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves drives to the basket against the Detroit Pistons on November 19, 2017 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2017 NBAE (Photo by David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 13: Shabazz Muhammad #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during their game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 13, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – NOVEMBER 13: Shabazz Muhammad #15 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during their game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Smart Home Arena on November 13, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Gene Sweeney Jr./Getty Images) /

10. Shabazz Muhammad (10)

Season stats: 12.8 MPG – 4.3 PPG – 1.7 RPG – 0.4 APG -38.8% FG – 12.5% 3PT – 64.3% FT

Weekly stats: 9.8 MPG – 4.8 PPG – 1.8 RPG – 0.3 APG – 43.8% FG – 28.6% 3PT – 75% FT

It was another poor week for Shabazz Muhammad,as the exterior cries for Marcus Georges-Hunt or Anthony Brown to replace him completely.

Like last week, Muhammad managed to raise his points per game and his field goal percentage, but it wasn’t enough to overcome his awful defense and inability to shoot or pass adequately.

Bazz did finally  see his first 3-point basket tickle the twine, as he made two long range baskets this week.

Although the 3-point makes are nice to see from Muhammad, who has struggled mightily to find his stroke this season, his 1.8 attempts per game this week in under 10 minutes are probably still too many, considering how poorly he has stroked it from outside the arc this season.

Even after his season-high nine points against the Spurs in Minnesota, Bazz still ended up with the worst defensive rating for any Wolves player who stepped on to the court that night (113.2).

With pressure building and his minutes dropping by the week, Shabazz Muhammad will need to start playing better – at least on his favored offensive side – if he wants to continue playing minutes in Timberwolves colors.

Not only is Bazz the worst ranking Wolf in the majority of the 2017-18 power rankings, he is also ranking as one of the worst players in the league at this point of the season.

We know Muhammad is capable of more, but he needs to show it … fast.

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