Timberpups: the future of the Timberwolves

[PeeDee]

One of my favorite things about Harden is how often he gets to the line. Through 5 games this year, he's shooting 10.6 FTs per game!

The Wolves need that soooooo bad.

[revprodeji]

I agree, but he seems undersized. He does remind me a lot of Brandon Roy. Or at least Rudy F.

His athletic concerns are overrated. His height is more of an issue for me. He is a lefty which is nice. Caron Butler was a comparison he got. That is an interesting one.

Versatile lefty shooting guard who is equally effective creating shots for himself and others. Extremely efficient player with terrific scoring instincts both shooting the ball from the perimeter or getting to the basket and drawing fouls. Very advanced player with an outstanding feel for the game, really understands how to move without the ball and find open teammates unselfishly thanks to his excellent court vision. Solid defender with long arms and a good physique. Has average size for his position and is not incredibly explosive to compensate. Ball-handling skills are improvable, especially with right hand. Polished, mature player with good, but not great upside, even though he’s extremely young for his class.

(Jon G)

[Downtown]

One thing I like about Harden is that he seems like a real character guy. In interviews he comes across as well grounded and eager to win for his team rather than it being all about him. That's the kind of player you build around. I also think he would be a good compliment next to Foye. Right now he looks like he would be a good fit for your team.

[PeeDee]

Only problem is getting a pick high enough to draft him and then preventing McHale from trading him.

On another note, I can almost guarentee that he tries to land Nick Calathes if he declares. He's the type of tall guard/forward that can play multiple positions. You know McHale loves those kind of guys. I'll add him to the site soon, he's having a pretty good season so far.

[PeeDee]

Added Tyreke Evans and Nick Calathes. They are both having pretty nice seasons so far... ones to watch out for. I wouldn't be surprised if we were talking about Evans as a top 5 pick by the end of the year.

Speaking of top 5 picks, BJ Mullens doesn't look like he belongs in that conversation at this point.