The Jimmy Butler trade put the Philadelphia 76ers in a tough spot. Sure, they landed a four-time All-Star and one of the league’s best two or three two-way perimeter players. But they also decimated their depth, and namely, their perimeter shooting and defense.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have seemingly been in a constant search of talent on the perimeter. In an era dominated by “3-and-D” players who shoot 3-pointers at a prolific clip and can play lock-down defense, the Wolves have simply failed to find any consistency on the perimeter.
The likes of Wesley Johnson and Corey Brewer didn’t turn into true 3-and-D threats after being selected in the draft.