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The NBA Draft 2024, had the narrative that the star power was missing from the draft. Zaccharie Risacher was selected as the overall #1 pick by the Atlanta Hawks. But the former first-round pick of Hawks from the 2009 draft was not sure about the rookie. But Jeff Teague was sure about another team of his and their rookie’s success. He considered the Minnesota Timberwolves to be the actual winners of the draft.
Talking about it on the Club 520 Podcast, Initially, Rob Dillingham was drafted #8 by the Spurs, which Teague disliked. According to him, Spurs #4 Stephon Castle was a better pick for the team, and trading Dillingham was the right move. He considers Castle a sound defensive player who could easily be a perfect fit for coach Gregg Popovich. Later, he described what makes Dillingham the perfect fit for the Wolves.
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“Getting Rob Dillingham that’s the piece they was missing,” Jeff Teague said, via Club 520 Podcast. He continued, “A guy that can score off the bench, they needed a young point guard. But they also needed a score off the bench that can help AE (Anthony Edwards) and he can get Buckets.“
Polls of the day
Poll 1 of 5
Do you think Anthony Edwards and Rob Dillingham will lead the Timberwolves to a better season?
Absolutely
Maybe
Not a chance
Who cares?
Do you think Nneka Ogwumike's declaration before the game was justified?
Absolutely
No way
Maybe
Not sure
Whats your Perspective on:
Is Rob Dillingham the missing piece that will finally elevate the Timberwolves to playoff contenders?
Have an interesting take?
Who do you think would win in a one-on-one: Joel Embiid or Kai Cenat?
Joel Embiid
Kai Cenat
Too close to call
Neither
Why do you think Stephen Curry has never played in the Olympics?
Injuries
Focus on NBA
Team USA politics
Personal choice
Further, Jeff Teague also called him an exciting rookie who could be a perfect blend with Edwards. Also, the group spoke about Terrence Shannon Jr. and his hooping abilities. They consider him a certified hooper and also spoke about how he was in the running for the National Player of the Year during his collegiate spell at Illinois.
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Jul 11, 2021; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jeff Teague (5) shoots during the third quarter against the Phoenix Suns during game three of the 2021 NBA Finals at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Timberwolves made their 3rd consecutive playoff appearance. They were blown away by the eventual runner-ups in the Dallas Mavericks. However, with the current rookie signings, Jeff Teague feels Wolves could sustain that run.
The rookies echo Jeff Teague’s expectations
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What’s your perspective on:
Is Rob Dillingham the missing piece that will finally elevate the Timberwolves to playoff contenders?
Have an interesting take?
Terrence Shannon Jr. was equally optimistic and hoped to cross the hurdle that the team failed in last season. Shannon Jr. expects to be winning a championship in his rookie year. And is ready to get the ball rolling. Explaining that the team fell short last year but this year the plan is to be better.
“I would say just to expect the same thing as last year. Whatever we can do to make them better, even if it’s the little things. We’re not focused on everything that’s around us. I feel like we just going to make the best of what we got.” Rob Dillingham spoke about his expectations for the upcoming season.
Wolves have traded Kyle Anderson to Golden State but retained the majority of the players. So with the Big 3 of, Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Anthony Edwards staying put at Minnesota, the Wolves fan would want Jeff Teague’s prediction to come true.
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Is Rob Dillingham the missing piece that will finally elevate the Timberwolves to playoff contenders?