Minnesota Timberwolves: Predicting the 2021-22 starters

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - MARCH 21: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys reacts against the Oregon State Beavers during the second half in the second round game of the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Hinkle Fieldhouse on March 21, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – APRIL 26: Georges Niang #31 of the Utah Jazz defends against D’Angelo Russell #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

Point Guard: D’Angelo Russell

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded for D’Angelo Russell thinking he would be a franchise cornerstone – someone that the team would have as a perennial high-level starter for years into the future. That vision has become even stronger since Russell’s return, as the duo between he and Karl-Anthony Towns has been great – and looks to be one of the better young cores in the NBA.

D’Angelo Russell has one all-star appearance under his belt and has been largely inconsistent since 2018-19. That said, he has not been in a position that is advantageous towards his development until late this season, where he has shined.

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