3 things to know about Timberwolves SL G Matt Lewis

After trading away two of their featured players before the competition began, the fact that the Minnesota Timberwolves finished the NBA Summer League competition with a 2-3 record is about as well as could be expected. This was an audition for many of the players on the Timberwolves roster, and a dress rehearsal for others.

One such player was guard Matt Lewis, a player who may not land an NBA contract, but certainly, a player who finished his summer league opportunity on a high note.

So after five games, how well did he play?

• Game      Mins Pts 3Pts Rebs Asts Stls +/-
  Game 1   18       9    1-4      3        0       1    +2
  Game 2    24      9    2-6      6        0       1    -15
  Game 3    12      0    0-2      0        2       1    -14
  Game 4    26      9    1-6      1        2        0   -17
  Game 5    23    19    2-5      4       1        2     -4
  Totals     103    46   6-23  14       5       5

He certainly saved the best for last, as he nearly doubled his scoring output in Game 5. So what three things should you know about Matt Lewis?

III – Suffered a knee injury in February 2021

Matt Lewis’ NBA opportunity was delayed due to an untimely knee injury.

Lewis had some buzz prior to the 2021 NBA Draft, but due to medical concerns, he was undrafted in 2021.

II – He was the third-highest all-time scorer for James Madison University BB

Matt Lewis’ 2021 performance earned the title of 2021 CAA Player of the Year. He played for James Madison University and averaged 19.7 points, 4.7 rebounds 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals. His 1,928 points for the team earned him the spot of third highest scorer for the Dukes. His injury-shortened senior season cost him a chance to break the 2000-point mark.

I –  Signed Exhibit 10 contract with Minnesota Timberwolves in 2021

After signing on with the Timberwolves in July 2021, he was subsequently waived as the team pared down to their 15-player limit. He was subsequently added to their G-League affiliate, the Iowa Wolves, where he played 32 games.

He averaged 11.1 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.2 blocks with the Wolves in 29.7 minutes per game. He shot 42.7 percent from the floor, 39.9 percent from the perimeter, and 75.8 percent on free throws.

While his Timberwolves summer league performance is not worth jumping out of your seat over, it certainly warrants another season with the Iowa Wolves.