The Minnesota Timberwolves are one of the biggest dark horses this season. After the introduction of Rudy Gobert, the defensive quality gradually improved. So far this season, with a 70% win rate, it has a record of 39 wins and 16 losses, ranking first in the West. As strong as the Nuggets, the Clippers have to step aside.
James said in an interview: "After I retire with Curry and Durant, Alexander and Edwards will take over their class. "That's already a very high rating, you have to know that Giankudu is a player of all time. With the Timberwolves, you can expect that.
On the first day after the All-Star break, the action came from the Timberwolves' side. Minnesota Timberwolves veteran Mike Conley has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the team for $21 million, according to multiple sources. The 36-year-old Conley is basically the last contract of his career.
This season, Conley has played 50 games for Wolves, averaging 28 per game9 minutes, can contribute 106 points 29 rebounds 64 assists 10 steals. As a veteran, he is the spiritual leader of the Wolves dressing room. Although the score is the lowest in nearly 10 years, the efficiency is improved. Shooting percentage 444%, 44 three-pointers2% and 92 free throws3%, true hit rate 619%, Conley still has oil!
Conley has been a big addition to the Timberwolves, and since he was traded in the middle of last season, he has been able to quickly integrate into the Timberwolves' system. He was more comfortable playing with the Timberwolves than he was with the Grizzlies. The main thing is that Conley was able to activate Gobert, and from this point alone, this 10 million contract is not a loss.
To put it simply, the 36-year-old Conley still maintains a high level of competition in the NBA. First of all, Conley focused on three points despite his reduced scoring. Conley is fifth among players in the league who average at least five three-pointers per game. According to the stats, Conley shot 90-of-196 from three-point range.
Secondly, Conley's assist-to-turnover ratio. According to the statistics, Conley has dished out 322 assists this season and only made 53 turnovers, an assist-to-turnover ratio of an astonishing 608, second only to Tyus-Jones (7.).2）。
Finally, Conley's defense. Conley is not known for his defense, but in the Timberwolves, a defensive team, Conley can also make his own contribution, shooting below average 1 among opposing players5 percentage points, and the three-point shot should also be 37 percentage points.
With Conley on the floor, the Timberwolves scored 115 points per 100 possessions9. Defensive efficiency 1065；When Conley wasn't on the floor, the Timberwolves' score dropped to 1118 points and 107 defensive efficiency2。At the time of writing, Conley has a plus/minus of +285, behind only Huazi, Gobert, and Downs.
There is also a statistic, when Conley, Gobert, and Huazi are on the court at the same time, the Timberwolves outperform their opponents by 14 per 100 rounds2 points. Conley is like a glue, gluing Goebel, Huazi, and Downs together, allowing them to exert more energy. To be honest, Conley's contract with an average price of 10 million is definitely a great value. As a 36-year-old veteran, his career salary has accumulated 29.8 billion, plus some bonuses, Conley has received a salary of 300 million in his career.
What the Timberwolves lack at the moment is playoff experience, and Conley, who has been in the league for 17 years, can help the team. If it weren't for the fact that the offense is often muted, the Timberwolves have a lot in common with the Lakers who won the championship in the park. However, their current goal is not only to be first in the West, the championship is the ultimate expectation! Hundreds of spectators