younggunsmn wrote:One of the reasons I like acquiring Mike Conley is that there is ton he can teach ant about being a primary ballhandler, specifically how to run a pick and roll. Ant still struggles there, and if he can master running the pick and roll there is no limit to his ceiling.
That and on ball defense. Not super impressed with Conley's offense so far, but hopefully he can help mentor Ant into Point Ant and improve some of those shaky crunch time plays.
I totally agree. Some people frame the Conley-DLo trade as being all about Gobert, and sure, Conley is one of the only guys that could come here and instantly know how to play with Gobert, a skillset that takes time. But his ability to teach Ant that skillset will be the team’s top priority, for the always team-oriented Conley.
Moreover, I have always been impressed by Conley as a true professional, long before he put on a Timberwolves jersey. Ant has a great mindset, but he is young and seems impressionable, and I definitely want Conley in his ear rather than DLo. I will be curious if we see a decrease in Ant whining about every call, or picking up technicals, after a few stern looks from Conley.
I believe Conley is a guy that can help steer Ant to be the generational, professional player that he has the potential to become.
