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Minnesota Timberwolves: Mid-season report card

By Brian Sampson

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images /
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DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 17: Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center on November 17, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX – NOVEMBER 17: Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center on November 17, 2017 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

Jeff Teague: B

Jeff Teague has taken a lot of flack from fans this season who seem very eager to nitpick every part of his game. However, he’s been exactly as advertised and exactly what Thibodeau knew he was getting when he signed him as a free agent this past summer.

He’s averaging 13.4 points, 7.3 assists, 3.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game while shooting 44.7 percent from the field. The scoring is down a bit from previous years, but that was expected coming to a team with more offensive weapons than he’s ever played with.

Teague is unquestionably a better overall creator for himself and teammates than the previous Timberwolves’ point guard who shall remain nameless. The way he can get to the basket and knock down outside shots with consistency has been a huge plus for Minnesota.

Yes, he does tend to dominate the ball too often, especially for a team that has Butler and Towns, but he’s working on it. Teague’s usage percentage of 19.7 is the lowest since his third year in the league.

Defensively, he can get lost off-ball at times and let his man cut to the basket or drift to another spot on the three-point line for a wide-open look. But when he’s engaged he can be a good on-ball defender, as he possesses quick hands and good instincts about when to go for the steal.

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