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Breaking down Jeff Teague’s flaws

By Jake Paynting

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) /
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN – DECEMBER 3: Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on before the game against the LA Clippers on December 3, 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 – DECEMBER 3: Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on before the game against the LA Clippers on December 3, 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) /

Jeff Teague has been a great addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves, but like all players, he has his flaws, flaws that are worth diving in to.

After signing a three-year $57 million contract in the summer, Jeff Teague arrived in Minnesota with the expectations to commandeer the point guard position that was held by the polarizing Ricky Rubio for over six years.

Many believed he had what it took, many believed that Rubio was the better choice and was stiff to be let go. Over halfway through the season, however, and Teague has shown he is a solid point man, surpassing Rubio in every statistic this season.

Teague is averaging 13.4 points and 7.1 assists per game, chipping in 3.1 rebounds and 1.6 steals a night. The scoring mark is his lowest season average since the 2011-12 season, but with Jimmy Butler, Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins on his team, JT is not expected to be a top scoring option.

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The inside finishing and three-point shooting accuracy (36.8 percent) have been pleasant surprises for a fan base that has lacked said skills for so long.

For all the new and improved skills that Teague brings to the Timberwolves one guard spot, he still has some flaws that drive Wolves fans crazy. The 29-year-old brings a ton of value to his new team, there are certain boo-boo’s that  Teague could easily clean up.

Let’s dive in to those problems now using a bunch of video research collected throughout the season.

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