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Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 options at center in free agency

By Andrew Neururer

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 08: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves passes the ball away from Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 08: Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Minnesota Timberwolves passes the ball away from Aron Baynes #46 of the Boston Celtics. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 6: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – APRIL 6: Kyle O’Quinn #9 of the New York Knicks. (Photo by Matteo Marchi/Getty Images) /

4. Kyle O’Quinn

Kyle O’Quinn is the exact opposite to Monroe in terms of how they play, but is probably a better fit for the team and today’s NBA.

At 6-foot-10 and 250 pounds, O’Quinn is an athletic guy who provides a huge energy boost when he is on the floor, always finding ways to get the ball or score off scraps around the rim.. He’s a gritty player who isn’t afraid of getting phyiscial with his opponents.

Of course, O’Quinn doesn’t have the shooting range that most teams look for these days, but he does have a little more range than Monroe; he has attempted 103 career threes over his six seasons in the league, making just 23 (22.3 percent).

He’s still 28, so there is a little room to grow, but probably not much. Getting O’Quinn would essentially snagging an energy player that would provide an edge on defense that the Timberwolves are largely lacking.

Plus, wouldn’t his beard look good in those bright, neon green uniforms? I think so.

O’Quinn averaged 7.1 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.5 steals per game a year ago in New York. With those contributions and rugged defense, he’d be a great addition off of what is looking like a depleted bench.