When the Timberwolves inked Jamal Crawford to a modest two-year contract with a player option in 2018-19, it was a clear sign that Tom Thibodeau recognized just how thin his bench was, and adding a two-time Sixth Man of the Year award-winner would hopefully bolster the group.
For Crawford’s part, well, he spoke about wanting a role with a young team instead of simply signing with a team like the Cavaliers, who recruited him heavily. He no doubt expected major minutes off the bench, and while he was easily the Wolves’ top minutes-getter as a reserve, Crawford didn’t exactly get what he was hoping for in that department.