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NBA: Five Must-See Teams on League Pass in 2016-17

By Drew Clark

Dec 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and forward Paul Pierce (34) battle for the ball with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during an NBA basketball game at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Bucks 103-90. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) and forward Paul Pierce (34) battle for the ball with Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during an NBA basketball game at Staples Center. The Clippers defeated the Bucks 103-90. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 9, 2016; Portland, OR, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is hugged by teammates after making a game winning basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at the Moda Center. The Timberwolves won 106-105. Mandatory Credit: Craig Mitchelldyer-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Minnesota Timberwolves

Let me be the first to say, can we slow down on the Minnesota Timberwolves? Myself included; putting them No. 1 on this list doesn’t help. People are expect a lot from this team that is super young and lacks depth.

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There is plenty of talent here to be excited about. From the young Kobe comparisons that Andrew Wiggins is receiving to Karl-Anthony Towns being the best rookie we’ve seen in a long time last season. The hype is understandable, which is why they are here.

Considering how many people dread Warriors-Cavs III, the anticipation of a future Timberwolves dynasty makes them NBA League Pass worthy.

Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine will accompany Ricky Rubio as a three headed monster at point guard. To create mismatches, Wiggins should play shooting guard, despite many saying LaVine needs to be there.

Towns this year is going to be straight fun. One of the handful of players that if a person has a chance to watch him, they need to tune in immediately. His versatility is part of the league’s transforming big man: a rim protector that can make three-pointers.

Wiggins, to me, has a lot to prove. Wiggins needs to show he can be a playmaker and make his teammates around him better.

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A trade could be expected in the first months of the season, because of a crowded frontcourt. This could help them create the depth needed at the wing position behind Wiggins and Shabazz Muhammad to avoid playing LaVine at the two. If they do run a two point guard system, however, I would not be surprised.

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