Minnesota Timberwolves: Mid-season report card
Marcus Georges-Hunt: B-
I love what Marcus Georges-Hunt has done for the Timberwolves so far. His playing time has been so sporadic and unpredictable, yet he always remains ready to get thrown into the game for one defensive possession to end a quarter or for a couple minute stretch at the beginning of the second quarter.
No matter the situation, he always brings defensive intensity and regularly guards the opposing teams best perimeter offensive player.
At 6-foot-5, he can guard multiple positions thanks to his lateral quickness. This flexibility is very helpful for a Wolves team that can use all the defensive advantages they can take.
What grade do you give Marcus Georges-Hunt?
— Dunking With Wolves (@DunkingWolvesFS) January 6, 2018
Offense is a whole different story for Georges-Hunt.
He’s proven he can score in bunches in the G-Leauge, but looks completely out of place on an NBA floor. He’s often hidden in the corner, trying to keep his man as far out of the play as possible.
On the rare occasions when he does touch the ball, he gets rid of it as quickly as possible, either to a better-equipped teammate or a shot at the rim. On the minimal attempts he has taken this year, he’s knocked down 53.3 percent of them.
Unfortunately, his other averages of 0.9 points, 0.1 rebounds and 0.1 assists per game don’t tell the whole story about what he brings to Minnesota. But at the end of the day, it’s hard for a team fighting for seeding in the playoffs to play a guy who’s a complete offensive liability. And that’s also the thing that’s preventing him from earning a higher mid-season grade.