Kyle Anderson is the perfect final piece to propel a Timberwolves championship run

The Minnesota Timberwolves' bench, and roster in general, have lacked in multiple areas over the course of the season. Outside of a few players, the defense has been subpar; they don't have a single playable backup wing on their roster, and they're missing some of the toughness and versatility they had two years ago.

Who is someone who checks all of these boxes and also has familiarity with both the coaching staff and many members of the team? Kyle Anderson -- and he's back. The Memphis Grizzlies agreed to reach a buyout with Anderson yesterday, and upon clearing waivers, he will sign with the Wolves.

Anderson is the ultimate jack-of-all-trades and leader

On the basketball court, outside of elite shooting, there isn't really anything that Anderson can't do. He's a point guard in a 6-foot-9 body. He can handle the ball and initiate offense or be a pseudo-center and set screens.

His unorthodox game makes him a surprisingly good shot creator, especially in the paint and in floater range, and on defense, he can guard almost anywhere on the floor, but maybe more importantly, he has the IQ to direct others where they need to be.

Having him on the roster is like having another coach on the floor, similar to the role Mike Conley had this year, but the difference is that Anderson is still a guy who will contribute to winning basketball while also providing that veteran leadership.

Most people remember his altercation with Rudy Gobert during his first stint here, but Anderson was known throughout the locker room as the guy who would be on everyone to be better, and someone who held his teammates to sky-high standards. This professionalism will no doubt be welcomed.

What his role should be on the Wolves

I really enjoyed how the Jazz were using Anderson in the games where he played bigger minutes; he was essentially playing backup center for them, and it worked. Doing this would allow Naz Reid to play his natural position at the four if they're on the court together.

Anderson doesn't have the prototypical size for a center, but his IQ on the basketball court and ability to be a threat in floater range and in the corners would unlock a different element of this team. Terrence Shannon Jr, Jaylen Clark, and Mike Conley haven't shown enough to warrant consistent rotational minutes, so signing Anderson gives them a rock-solid nine-man rotation.

All four guys off the bench in Bones Hyland, Ayo Dosunmu, Naz Reid, and Kyle Anderson have their own style of shot creation. With Anderson being an organizer, he gives the Wolves another element that can take this team to higher places.

The roster still isn't perfect, but Anderson plugs a lot of the holes that needed to be filled this year, and I can confidently say that the top nine guys the Wolves can run out in the playoffs can go toe to toe with anyone. Slo Mo might be exactly what the Wolves need to bring home their first championship.