T-Wolves lineup next year

[pr0wler]

Love the T-Wolves so far, they have a lot of young talent and with Beasley and Love emerging as possibly future all-stars, they finally have someone to build around. Next year is the first year in which the T-Wolves might make a push for the playoffs.

However, there are lots of questions to be answered. Will Ricky Rubio actually play with the team or will he be traded? Is Wesley Johnson the future at SG? Should Darko really be the starting center for the Wolves? How will Minnesota deal with the overload at the PG position? What position should they look to draft?

PG - Flynn/Rubio
SG - Johnson/(?)
SF - Beasley/Brewer
PF - Love/Tolliver
C - Darko/(?)

I don't think Ellington is the answer at SG. They still seem a little thin in the front court. Maybe drafting Donatas Motiejunas might help? What are they gonna do with Ridnour/Telfair who have both been playing great? The Wolves have a lot of potential but there are also a lot of questions that need to be answered. Only time will tell.

[shangrila]

For starters, it's nice to have someone from another board post here. Of course I'm assuming you're a Seattle/Oklahoma fan so if I'm wrong, my apologies.

As for your post, here's our actual depth chart:

PG - Rubio, Flynn, Ridnour
SG - Johnson, Webster, Ellington
SF - Beasley, Brewer (or someone similar), Hayward
PF - Love, Tolliver
C - Darko, Pekovic, Koufos

There are a lot of questions though. Who stays out of Flynn and Ridnour? The young guy with a lot of potential or the savvy vet? Does Brewer get re-signed and if not who replaces him as the defensive energy guy off the bench? Does the team keep Pekovic or look for another athletic defender to back up Darko, as has been mentioned by the assistant GM Ronzone? Do we even look to make more big trades or do we let the core of Beasley, Love and Johnson develop together and see where it leads us?

[The J Rocka]

Darko
Josh Smith
Beasley
Barnes
Rubio

[pr0wler]

I was a die-hard Sonics fan, yes, but not the Thunder. Now I've latched on to the Houston Rockets as my favourite team which has been a troublesome experience thus far this year. After the 31-31 game and the ensuing scoring onslaughts by Michael Beasley, the T-Wolves have really grown me.

I didn't realize Rubio would be slotted in as the starting PG just like that. I thought Flynn was doing really well and it'd be his job to lose. As for the rotation at the 1, I'd like to see Flynn/Rubio both playing that position each getting decent minutes. They're both young and have a lot of work to do so I think it'll be nice to have some insurance. I also forgot about Webster, he is a solid SG coming off the bench. Let's hope that Darko also continues his good play to solidify the center position on the Wolves. If that happens then good things should be coming

[Someone Else]

Love the T-Wolves so far, they have a lot of young talent and with Beasley and Love emerging as possibly future all-stars, they finally have someone to build around. Next year is the first year in which the T-Wolves might make a push for the playoffs.

However, there are lots of questions to be answered. Will Ricky Rubio actually play with the team or will he be traded? Is Wesley Johnson the future at SG? Should Darko really be the starting center for the Wolves? How will Minnesota deal with the overload at the PG position? What position should they look to draft?

PG - Flynn/Rubio
SG - Johnson/(?)
SF - Beasley/Brewer
PF - Love/Tolliver
C - Darko/(PEKOVIC!)

I don't think Ellington is the answer at SG. They still seem a little thin in the front court. Maybe drafting Donatas Motiejunas might help? What are they gonna do with Ridnour/Telfair who have both been playing great? The Wolves have a lot of potential but there are also a lot of questions that need to be answered. Only time will tell.

[Someone Else]

There are a lot of questions though. Who stays out of Flynn and Ridnour? The young guy with a lot of potential or the savvy vet? Does Brewer get re-signed and if not who replaces him as the defensive energy guy off the bench? Does the team keep Pekovic or look for another athletic defender to back up Darko, as has been mentioned by the assistant GM Ronzone? Do we even look to make more big trades or do we let the core of Beasley, Love and Johnson develop together and see where it leads us?

Pekovic is elite player, you need to keep him. to see that, just waith a little time for real Pek.
Rubio is little overrated, but who knows, maybe he can be good in NBA.

[TheProdigy]

There are a lot of questions though. Who stays out of Flynn and Ridnour? The young guy with a lot of potential or the savvy vet? Does Brewer get re-signed and if not who replaces him as the defensive energy guy off the bench? Does the team keep Pekovic or look for another athletic defender to back up Darko, as has been mentioned by the assistant GM Ronzone? Do we even look to make more big trades or do we let the core of Beasley, Love and Johnson develop together and see where it leads us?

Pekovic is elite player, you need to keep him. to see that, just waith a little time for real Pek.
Rubio is little overrated, but who knows, maybe he can be good in NBA.

Why is it that Pek fans always take digs at Rubio, and Rubio fans always take digs at Pek? Never fails. Is it in your DNA or something?

[Someone Else]

There are a lot of questions though. Who stays out of Flynn and Ridnour? The young guy with a lot of potential or the savvy vet? Does Brewer get re-signed and if not who replaces him as the defensive energy guy off the bench? Does the team keep Pekovic or look for another athletic defender to back up Darko, as has been mentioned by the assistant GM Ronzone? Do we even look to make more big trades or do we let the core of Beasley, Love and Johnson develop together and see where it leads us?

Pekovic is elite player, you need to keep him. to see that, just waith a little time for real Pek.
Rubio is little overrated, but who knows, maybe he can be good in NBA.

Why is it that Pek fans always take digs at Rubio, and Rubio fans always take digs at Pek? Never fails. Is it in your DNA or something?

Hahaha, i may ask one questions also. Why Rubio fans think on him so much high. I dont dig him to much, only think that he is not that good, like Teodosic, Calderon for example.
As for Pek, we in Serbia, and whole Europe knows that he is very very good.

[shangrila]

I was a die-hard Sonics fan, yes, but not the Thunder. Now I've latched on to the Houston Rockets as my favourite team which has been a troublesome experience thus far this year. After the 31-31 game and the ensuing scoring onslaughts by Michael Beasley, the T-Wolves have really grown me.

Ouch, that's rough. Hopefully the Rockets can start picking it up soon. But you're welcome to join us in the mean time

I didn't realize Rubio would be slotted in as the starting PG just like that. I thought Flynn was doing really well and it'd be his job to lose. As for the rotation at the 1, I'd like to see Flynn/Rubio both playing that position each getting decent minutes. They're both young and have a lot of work to do so I think it'll be nice to have some insurance. I also forgot about Webster, he is a solid SG coming off the bench. Let's hope that Darko also continues his good play to solidify the center position on the Wolves. If that happens then good things should be coming

With the Rubio thing, Kahn has said that he'll be the starter the moment he comes over so I'd say he would be. He might start slow though so I wouldn't be surprised if either of Flynn or Ridnour ended up starting the season while he adjusts. Personally, I'd rather Flynn but I can see the FO preferring someone with experience to kind of mentor Rubio and the whole team.

No worries about Webster, as he's injured but doesn't seem to get as much press about it as Flynn. Still if pre-season is anything to go by Webster is likely our 6th man backing up both the SG and SF spots. He looked good in that role too and he has a lot more to his game then the spot up shooter role he was used as in Portland. It really sucks he's had to spend so much time out due to injury.

And yes, I pray Darko continues this play. Not only because he's so good for this team, with his defence and passing skills, but because him being good is a middle finger to the Bill Simmons' of the world.

[shangrila]

There are a lot of questions though. Who stays out of Flynn and Ridnour? The young guy with a lot of potential or the savvy vet? Does Brewer get re-signed and if not who replaces him as the defensive energy guy off the bench? Does the team keep Pekovic or look for another athletic defender to back up Darko, as has been mentioned by the assistant GM Ronzone? Do we even look to make more big trades or do we let the core of Beasley, Love and Johnson develop together and see where it leads us?

Pekovic is elite player, you need to keep him. to see that, just waith a little time for real Pek.
Rubio is little overrated, but who knows, maybe he can be good in NBA.

I like Pekovic but I'm not sure if he'll ever be the defender we need. I'm willing to give him the season and then some to adjust though, so I'm not giving up on him, but I really think the team needs another shot blocker for when Darko sits down. Right now you can really tell the difference and that's mostly with Love playing the 5 who, athletically speaking, is a lot like Pekovic himself.

[horaceworthy]

And yes, I pray Darko continues this play. Not only because he's so good for this team, with his defence and passing skills, but because him being good is a middle finger to the Bill Simmons' of the world.

From his chat yesterday, his first answer to a question, actually.

Bill Simmons (1:05 PM)

I picked up Darko for my 0-3 fantasy hoops team this week... and started him. I'm starting to think Kahn is like the island in "Lost" - he rejuvenates troubled souls.

[shangrila]

I love it

[walchy]

I was a die-hard Sonics fan, yes, but not the Thunder. Now I've latched on to the Houston Rockets as my favourite team which has been a troublesome experience thus far this year. After the 31-31 game and the ensuing scoring onslaughts by Michael Beasley, the T-Wolves have really grown me.

I didn't realize Rubio would be slotted in as the starting PG just like that. I thought Flynn was doing really well and it'd be his job to lose. As for the rotation at the 1, I'd like to see Flynn/Rubio both playing that position each getting decent minutes. They're both young and have a lot of work to do so I think it'll be nice to have some insurance. I also forgot about Webster, he is a solid SG coming off the bench. Let's hope that Darko also continues his good play to solidify the center position on the Wolves. If that happens then good things should be coming

Wait...... You're a fan of another team but have latched onto the wolves.

Could this be.... the wolves..... FIRST BANDWAGONER!??!?!?!?

Its a good day friends, a good day!

[lobishome]

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