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Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 draft prospects to upgrade Wolves’ shooting

By Tyler Metcalf

AMES, IA - DECEMBER 8: Tyrese Haliburton #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones reacts after scoring a three point shot in the second half of play at Hilton Coliseum on December 8, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 76-66 over the Seton Hall Pirates. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images)
AMES, IA - DECEMBER 8: Tyrese Haliburton #22 of the Iowa State Cyclones reacts after scoring a three point shot in the second half of play at Hilton Coliseum on December 8, 2019 in Ames, Iowa. The Iowa State Cyclones won 76-66 over the Seton Hall Pirates. (Photo by David K Purdy/Getty Images) /
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5 draft prospects to upgrade Minnesota Timberwolves’ shooting: Corey Kispert

Minnesota Timberwolves, Corey Kispert
Corey Kispert #24 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

Corey Kispert

Corey Kispert isn’t the most famous prospect in the 2020 NBA Draft, but he is one of the best scoring wings. His basketball IQ, shooting, and high work rate could make him one of the steals of this draft.

When you first watch Kispert play, you immediately assume that he’s just the spot-up shooter because, well, he’s the stocky white guy. Don’t get me wrong, Kispert is an excellent spot-up shooter (1.116 PPP, 88th percentile), but there is a lot more to his scoring repertoire.

Overall last season, Kispert scored 1.102 PPP (96th percentile). A lot of that production came from spotting up. He also showed an outstanding ability to shoot out of the pick-and-roll as he scored 1.115 PPP (97th percentile) overall in these situations and 1.429 PPP (98th percentile) when he took a jump shot after dribbling off the screen.

While the addition of Kispert would help the Timberwolves’ off-ball shooting situation, he would also be able to create his shot when needed. Here, Kispert does a great job of using the screen and taking advantage of some defensive miscommunication. As Kispert comes off the screen, he immediately recognizes the screener’s defender is sagging too much. Kispert quickly squares his hips and shoulders to the rim and uses his quick release to knock down the three.

Kispert’s great spacial awareness and quick release are on display again in the below video. Kispert starts at the top of the video on the elbow. As his teammate’s drive gets smothered, Kispert notices the defense is aggressively collapsing to the paint. Instead of staying stagnant, Kispert quickly rotates to the top of the arc to give his teammate an easy outlet and knock down an open three.

Corey Kispert is an exceptional shooter who the Timberwolves should keep an eye on. His work rate is contagious, and he knows how to contribute to winning basketball.