Jon Krawczynski discusses the steal of Mike Conley's deal, All-Star weekend excitement, Finch's growth as a coach, Towns' impressive game, and the Timberwolves' promising future.
Mike Conley's contract extension is a steal for Timberwolves, bringing stability and valuable skills for championship pursuit.
The Timberwolves' success relies on refining offense, late-game execution, and teamwork from Towns and Edwards.
Deep dives
Mike Conley signs a contract extension with the Timberwolves
Mike Conley has signed a two-year contract extension with the Timberwolves. The extension is seen as a remarkable bargain for what Conley brings to the team, both as a starting point guard and as an important player in their pursuit of the number one seed and in the playoffs. The Wolves are incredibly happy with the deal, which provides stability for Conley and keeps him in Minnesota for the foreseeable future.
Conley's game has evolved and aged well
Conley's game has evolved with age, becoming more of an 'old man' game that relies on intelligence, instincts, and shooting proficiency. His improved three-point shooting has made him a valuable asset on the court, impacting the team's success significantly. His performance directly affects game outcomes, with the team winning when he plays well and losing when he struggles. Despite his age, Conley's skills and shooting ability make him a viable player for the next few years.
The luxury tax and its potential impact on the Timberwolves
There are concerns about the luxury tax and its impact on the Timberwolves' future spending. However, with new team owners expressing a willingness to be aggressive in pursuing championship contention, the team is expected to pay the luxury tax if they are genuine title contenders. While financial burdens exist, the potential long-term gain and benefits of winning championships outweigh the short-term pinch. In case the team falters in the playoffs or struggles next season, they still have options to reduce financial burdens and avoid paying the luxury tax through trades and roster adjustments.
The Timberwolves' stretch run and playoff prospects
The Timberwolves have a favorable schedule for the remaining 27 games, with a significant number of home games and a refreshed team coming out of the All-Star break. Their focus should be on refining their offense, improving late-game execution, and making better shot selections and decisions, particularly in the fourth quarter. The team's success hinges on Carl Anthony Towns and Anthony Edwards making simple plays, trusting their teammates, and not solely relying on their individual talents. If they can do so and continue to progress, the Timberwolves will be a dangerous team heading into the playoffs.
Jon Krawczynski on why the Conley deal is a steal, All-Star weekend, Finch's mood, Towns' big game, and the road ahead.
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