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HurricaneDij39
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He's probably a distant fourth on his own team behind Towns, Butler, and Wiggins when it comes media hype and fanfare. Hell, Taj Gibson is probably rates higher from a popularity standpoint due to his ties with the Chicago media market.
But, I'd argue that Teague is the most important player on the Timberwolves' roster given his abilities to initiate ball distribution and outside shooting. Case and point, he's missed the last four games with a sore achilles and the Wolves had dropped two questionable home tilts in his absense.
On the season, he's averaging 14.0 points, 7.5 assists and is shooting 40.3% from three.
Being the starting point guard on the team with the longest current playoff drought in the NBA is no easy task, and back home in Indiana we couldn't be more proud, and sorry that Paul George had to ruin your one season with your home state team.
Yes, for those that either don't already know or simply not wish to believe it - It was Teague, not PC13 (a.k.a. "Problem Child") that led the Pacers in win shares last season.
He could have been back with the Pacers this season had we been more aggressive in making him an offer, but if George wasn't going to be here there was simply no way to justify cutting a big check on a 29-year-old player at a deep position.
He got a good offer and opportunity from Minnesota and pounced on it, and no one can fault him for that...
But, I'd argue that Teague is the most important player on the Timberwolves' roster given his abilities to initiate ball distribution and outside shooting. Case and point, he's missed the last four games with a sore achilles and the Wolves had dropped two questionable home tilts in his absense.
On the season, he's averaging 14.0 points, 7.5 assists and is shooting 40.3% from three.
Being the starting point guard on the team with the longest current playoff drought in the NBA is no easy task, and back home in Indiana we couldn't be more proud, and sorry that Paul George had to ruin your one season with your home state team.
Yes, for those that either don't already know or simply not wish to believe it - It was Teague, not PC13 (a.k.a. "Problem Child") that led the Pacers in win shares last season.
He could have been back with the Pacers this season had we been more aggressive in making him an offer, but if George wasn't going to be here there was simply no way to justify cutting a big check on a 29-year-old player at a deep position.
He got a good offer and opportunity from Minnesota and pounced on it, and no one can fault him for that...