The Minnesota Timberwolves are the BEST DEFENSE IN THE NBA to start the season, due in large part to Rudy Gobert returning to the DPOY-caliber form that we saw him reach with the Utah Jazz.
But even outside of just Gobert’s defensive return to form, the emergence of Jaden McDaniels as one of the best defenders in the entire league and Anthony Edwards finally taking that leap defensively has catapulted them into a defensive juggernaut. The Timberwolves defense is what really sets them apart from the rest of the NBA right now.
Last year, they the Timberwolves had to navigate the injury to Karl-Anthony Towns, the Mike Conley trade, and various injuries near the postseason to Jaden McDaniels and Naz Reid.
But now, the fully-realized version of the Wolves is here, and it’s scary.
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19 Comments
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As a sixers fan only team that I think are legit is the wolves and nuggets
What seed will the Timberwolves finish as this season? 👇
Ooh a Gobert led team is good in defense? Especially when you have McDaniels and Edwards roaming the perimeter, and Naz Reid as a backup?
Last year was a transition year. Nearly every player when traded to a new team won't fit in right away. Only superstars and plug and play players can seamlessly fit into new systems, like Lebron and Jrue. Others need time, like Gobert. I am so glad that the wolves are finally building chemistry.
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Only real Walex Whoops fans know he changes the title after posting
Despite it being late the Twolves are finally living up to expectations
A lot of people have been knocking KAT for "regressing" or "fading" so far this season. To me, it seems like he's taking a backseat to allow the team to flourish. Yes, he's the franchise player, but if taking a reduced role is working, who is he to get in the way of that?
Gobert actually now has competent perimeter defenders on his team, unlike the Jazz, especially during that Clippers-Jazz series in 2021.
Vote Naz Reid for president 2024
I've been preaching the return of Black Jesus since July. People think I'm in a cult.
Damn, this analyst underrates Karl Anthnoy town, he hardly mentioned him ☹
Been wishing they'd have a good season since Kevin Love was still on the roster lol.
i wanted giannis to get it but rudys probably winning dpoy
Hoping they don't rush trading away kat. They just need to be contented on the roster right now as they need kat's offensive threat so edwards can shine.
Gobert has been great defensively this year, last year he was washed but he had a back injury, excuse? Maybe. But I'm glad he took the worst trade in history narrative and is being elite defensively again. Still a bum on offense.
High key been waiting for this
Naz Reid.
Good to see this team finally taking a big step forward after being one of the worst run sports franchises for the past 20 years.