Towns’ jump shot from the elbows is automatic and he has even begun to add a three-point shot as the trail guy in transition. His footwork in the post is incredibly fundamental, finishing off of two feet almost every time allowing him to pivot out if he doesn’t create a shot for himself or find an open cutter. His ability to move in open space makes him a good finisher on pick-and-rolls even if he isn’t catching many lobs. As a result, he is scoring at 0.90 points per possession (PPP) or higher on post-ups, spot-ups, and as the roll guy in pick-and-rolls all while maintaining an extremely low turnover rate.
Towns’ versatility will allow him to play several different styles on offense, alongside a variety of different lineup combinations. You can surround him with four shooters and let him operate in the post or on pick-and-rolls. You can play him at the elbow and surround him with slashers, cutting to the basket with plenty of open space in the paint. Or you can play him alongside another post player and work a beautiful high-low game since Towns has great vision and is able to make quick passes from the elbow.
Towns is the type of talent that should be difficult for an organization to waste but then again, the Timberwolves never really surrounded Kevin Garnett with enough talent to seriously compete for a championship. That’s why Minnesota is on the clock to find the right balance between patience and urgency in assembling the right talent around Towns and the right style of play in order to maximize their chances of squeezing through that championship window. To do that, they need to make several key adjustments.
http://hardwoodparoxysm.com/2015/12/13/the-pocket-pass-what-the-minnesota-timberwolves-need-to-do-in-this-phase-of-their-development/
