2015 NBA Draft: How Each Top Prospect Fits With The Minnesota Timberwolves

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Mar 18, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; Emmanuel Mudiay of Prime Prep Academy poses for a portrait. He is a finalist for the USA Today Player of the Year Award. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Emmanuel Mudiay

Age: 19

Height: 6’5

Weight: 190

Though it would be surprising to see the Timberwolves select Emmanuel Mudiay first overall in next month’s NBA draft, he would give them create the most exciting backcourt in recent memory. With that said, Mudiay would not be an ideal fit for the team who figures to stick with Ricky Rubio moving forward after giving him an extension this past October.

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But for the sake of hypotheticals, let’s say they become enamoured with Mudiay and ship Rubio off to another team. A Mudiay and LaVine backcourt would easily become the most athletic (and fun) backcourt in the NBA, and one that could develop into the most dangerous defensive backcourt — outside of the Celtics’ — in a few years.

Although that backcourt would surely pay dividends on the defensive end, they may face issues in half court offensive sets, where both are most comfortable with the ball in their hands and are still rough around the edges. Additionally, the Timberwolves don’t exactly have the most versatile frontcourt players who can clear the lane the Mudiay and LaVine on a consistent basis, as Dieng and Pekovic are plodders who live inside of the key.

In spite of all that, both guys have shown signs of adapting, with LaVine shooting a respectable 34.1 percent from the 3-point line last season and Mudiay shooting 34.2 percent in China.

Even though the vision of LaVine and Mudiay sprinting down the floor on a fast break is enticing, there are just far too many similar parts in place for a selection of Mudiay to be justified.

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