NBA: 8 random thoughts ahead of the 2017-18 season

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 13: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play during their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Spectrum Center on October 13, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 13: Dwight Howard #12 of the Charlotte Hornets reacts after a play during their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Spectrum Center on October 13, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to team mate Jeff Teague #0 during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 8, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)
SHANGHAI, CHINA – OCTOBER 08: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to team mate Jeff Teague #0 during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Mercedes-Benz Arena on October 8, 2017 in Shanghai, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images) /

Minnesota Will Have The Best Record In The League

You heard it from me first! The Minnesota Timberwolves will dominate the regular season and it will lead to the best record in the NBA, even better than the Golden State Warriors.

Karl-Anthony Towns will prove that he is indeed the best big man in the league, Andrew Wiggins will take yet another step as an all-star caliber player, Jimmy Butler is a top 15 player in the league that will help these young players get over the hump and the addition of Jeff Teague is very underrated. He’s a former all-star and proven he can help lead a team deep into the postseason.

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Also, the acquisitions of both Jamal Crawford and Taj Gibson will give the Wolves a much needed spark off the bench while adding veteran leadership. Many people liked what the Wolves did this offseason, but I loved it and they will steamroll through the regular season.