The Minnesota Timberwolves may have struck gold in Summer League, as Zyon Pullin looks like a guy who could contribute at the NBA level right away. He was amazing in Vegas, and considering the Wolves’ lack of guard depth heading into next season, that should be a welcome surprise, especially with the injury to Donte DiVincenzo.
DiVincenzo ruptured his Achilles in the Timberwolves’ first-round series against the Denver Nuggets this past year, and he’s going to miss most – if not all – of next season. Combine that with the loss of Mike Conley, and the Wolves were going to be shaky at the guard position past their starters.
But Pullin can help solve that issue. If he can bring the play he showed off in Vegas to the NBA court next year, Minnesota will be in a good place.
Zyon Pullin could help replace Donte DiVincenzo's production
DiVincenzo has been an integral part of the Wolves’ depth for a while now. Ever since he was traded by the New York Knicks in the Karl-Anthony Towns trade, he’s been a crucial contributor in Minnesota.
Unfortunately, now that he’s going to miss (likely) all of next season, the Wolves are going to have to look elsewhere for production from the guard position, because DiVincenzo was even playing some point for them.
Ayo Dosunmu, who just re-upped with the Wolves on a new deal, should help with that. And obviously, the addition of LaMelo Ball as the team’s starting point guard will provide a ton of relief as well.
But behind those two guys, the Wolves will need to find steady contributors at the guard position. Luckily for them, it looks like Pullin could be one of them.
In Pullin’s five appearances in Las Vegas, he played 30.0 minutes per contest for the Wolves. He averaged 21.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 7.8 assists, and 1.0 steals while shooting 42.6% from the field and 35.7% from deep range on 2.8 three-point attempts per contest.
He was the unquestioned leader of Minnesota’s Summer League team, and now, it seems as though the 25-year-old guard could be poised to play a role off the Wolves’ bench next season.
Right now, behind Ball, Minnesota’s point guard depth is comprised of Pullin and Bones Hyland. Terrance Shanon Jr. will get the ball a bit, too, and obviously, Anthony Edwards will get the most touches of anyone.
But as the Wolves look to replace some of the ball-handling and scoring that DiVincenzo brought to the table, Pullin looks ready to step up to the plate.
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