Everybody knows about the Minnesota Timberwolves' rather sullen history. Post-Kevin Garnett and pre-Anthony Edwards was an extremely rough decade-plus. Currently, the Wolves only have one jersey retired, and it is for the late Malik Sealy. They'll also long-overdue retire Kevin Garnett's number in February, but you get the point: it's not a storied franchise.
When it comes to point guards in team history, it's not the best crop of players. D'Angelo Russell was fun for a few seasons as the Wolves got back to relevance, but as soon as the Wolves had championship aspirations, Russell no longer fit here. Ricky Rubio was beloved during his time here, but he never fully lived up to his draft expectations.
Then, going farther back, there are guys like Terrell Brandon, Pooh Richardson, and Stephon Marbury. Marbury was a part of the Wolves' first-ever playoff team, but his overall Wolves tenure was incredibly short, and he's known a lot more for his New York Knicks days. Richardson was the team's first-ever draft pick, and Brandon was a great playmaker alongside Garnett, but his best days were in Cleveland before his time in Minnesota.
Now there's a new point guard in town, LaMelo Ball. If things shake out right, he could be the best in Wolves history at the position.
LaMelo Ball has a chance to become the greatest point guard in Timberwolves history
Compared to the previous names mentioned, Ball likely possesses the purest talent out of the bunch. He has unlimited shooting range with an endless array of ball-handling creativity to go along with it. Not to mention, Ball is a top-five passer in the NBA.
Given the assets the Wolves traded to acquire him, it's a good bet that they're in it for the long haul and will presumably sign him to a long-term contract extension when eligible. If Ball spends the bulk of the next decade in Minnesota with a talented roster around him, and he's able to stay healthy, the best PG in team history title will be his. He could also become the franchise leader in assists and high on the list in points.
Winning will also matter. If the Wolves can capture their first championship in team history, the entire roster that accomplishes that feat would be immortalized.
If Ball is the floor general of the Wolves' first title team, then he'll unequivocally hold the title of greatest Wolves point guard of all time. Heck, even some deep playoff runs with elite production could help him earn this title. He could very well crack the top five in one season, assuming it goes to plan. So buckle up Timberwolves fans, some fun days are ahead.
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