Minnesota Timberwolves
Record Prediction: 44-38
As much as I love this Minnesota Timberwolves and their huge upside, I had to temper my expectations on Tom Thibodeau’s young pups.
Some will have them in the top 4 or 5 in the Western Conference, I just can’t put those types of expectations on them. Not this season. This is a team that hasn’t made the playoffs in years (13 to be exact).
Now, they’re just supposed to make the leap all the way into the top 5? I don’t see it. There’s no question that this team is talented. In fact, you can say that this is the most talented young roster in the NBA. They’re going to be better in 2016-17. They’ll make the playoffs, too. Just don’t put unrealistic expectations on the young pups.
Let them grow.