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Minnesota Timberwolves: Who’s Up and Who’s Down a review of Tom Thibedeau and starting five performance.

By Ken Bradley

NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 01: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts with Taj Gibson #67 of the Minnesota Timberwolves after scoring a three pointer during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on November 1, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. Minnesota won the game 104 -98. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - NOVEMBER 01: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts with Taj Gibson #67 of the Minnesota Timberwolves after scoring a three pointer during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on November 1, 2017 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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. Minnesota won the game 104 -98. (Photo by Sean Gardner/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

Jeff Teague Minutes 27.4 33.0 UP
Point Guard Points 12.6 12.7 UP
29 Years Old Assists 5.6 7.1 UP
9th season Rebounds 2.4 2.9 UP
Overal Grade UP

Jeff Teague is in his ninth season and its’ been a bit of an up and down season. He’s been slowed by a knee injury and still adjusting to Thibedeau’s system. His minutes are above his career average with only the 2011-12 season playing a hair more (33.1) but he’s clearly a good candidate for the Thib’s play’s him too much award.

His points are slightly above his career average although five other seasons he scored more points than this year. Similar to Wiggins his field-goal-percentage is lower than ever season besides his rookie. However, his three-point-percentage is higher than six of the previous eight.

Teague’s assists are above his career average and only lower slightly lower than two other season averages.

His rebounds are higher than ever season with the exception of last year with Indiana Pacers when he grabbed (4.0) per-game.

Teague’s overall grade is UP because his overall numbers are not that far off his career averages which is a positive outcome at 29-years old. Teague has brought veteran calming leadership and provided three-point scoring Ricky Rubio lacked. He has his critics and some believe Tyus should be the starter but he’s done a respectable job considering it’s his first season in a new system.

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