The hope that the Timberwolves actually might be a competitive team is more prevalent than ever. From a front office standpoint, the organization has made all the right moves to turn the ship around. The question remains, however: will these business decisions translate to on-court production? And, what should this team focus on in order to be competitive?
First and foremost, the main focus for the team should be defense. Last year, the Wolves allowed 106 points per game and had a defensive rating of 110.1 — good for 23rd and 29th in the league, respectively. Continuing to play defense like this will not get the Timberwolves very far.