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Grading the Minnesota Timberwolves’ offseason moves

By Dylan Jackson

LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 04: Ricky Rubio #11 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles downcourt against the LA Clippers at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 04, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 04: Ricky Rubio #11 of the Phoenix Suns dribbles downcourt against the LA Clippers at The Arena at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 04, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ATHENS, GA – FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA – FEBRUARY 19: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs looks on during a game against the Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum on February 19, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

FIRST PICK – Anthony Edwards

The Minnesota Timberwolves went out and got pure talent in this years’ NBA Draft. Gersson Rosas went out and selected high-upside players, which, if they end up hitting, could all be very, very good.

Anthony Edwards was the first overall pick in a draft that was seemingly barren of any top-tier talent. Still, he’s a score-first guard with elite contact balance at the rim and can make shots at all three levels. Though his efficiency numbers were not elite at Georgia, he also did not play with the greatest talent around him, allowing opponents to key in on him specifically.

Edwards has questions about his game, specifically about whether he will be able to affect winning at a high level – or if he falls into the good-stats-low-impact category that some predict. It’s downright lazy to compare Edwards to the likes of Andrew Wiggins, but he will need to show that he can make significant progress throughout his current game in order to brake that stigma.

Everything about Edwards put aside, I do believe that the Timberwolves passed on the best overall player in the draft. While LaMelo Ball maybe was not the best basketball fit for Minnesota, he had the floor to make an impact right away as a high-level passer and could have been an intriguing fit alongside D’Angelo Russell in the backcourt.

GRADE: B+

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