The easiest single person to blame for the Minnesota Timberwolves‘ disappointing season (this side of Jimmy Butler, of course) is, without question, Andrew Wiggins.
While some criticism of the young wing is justified, a closer look at the roster construction reveals a much deeper problem.
Setting aside Wiggins for a moment, the team’s problem can be summed up in just one word: shooting. The Timberwolves lack perimeter shooting in the worst way. Outside of Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota has approximately zero reliable shooters. (Perhaps 0.5 if we count a healthy Robert Covington.)
As opponents consistently send double-teams towards Towns, the team’s woeful inability to space the floor has become even more obvious.