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How much will new defensive assistant David Vanterpol help the Timberwolves?

The Wolves hired David Vanterpool as associated head coach this week, a move that is interesting on several fronts. He’s viewed as a defensive specialist, but he also has ties to Andrew Wiggins.

The question: How much improvement on both fronts might Vanterpool be able to achieve next season?

First take: Michael Rand

President Gersson Rosas said he wanted to make top-level hires and treat assistants almost like coordinators in football. This feels very much like a move made by Rosas — particularly since he interviewed Vanterpool for the head coaching job last month — and a good one at that.