How frustrating a season was it for the Wolves bench players? Here’s how frustrating it was: Tyus Jones, local hero, 21 years old, family in Apple Valley, back up point guard, was upset enough about his lack of opportunity that he was prepared to go into a meeting with Tom Thibodeau and Scott Layden and ask for a trade.
Thibs-somewhat against type-managed to placate Jones by assuring him that he was a big part of their plans going forward, and that there would be more playing time in the absence of the departed Jamal Crawford.