Motivation To Hustle

Jonathon Kuminga on behalf of us wolves fans we Thank you for not crying and getting in the trenches and doing the hard work.

Another pattern we keep seeing : every player the Minnesota Timberwolves bring in is forced to play Rudy Gobert basketball. This has happened repeatedly with KAT, Julius Randle, Kyle Anderson, and now LaMelo and Kuminga. Even fans have been frustrated with Rudy Gobert in timeouts. We keep dumbing down the offense for Gobert’s limitations just for his defense, which hasn’t won a championship. When will Rudy step his game up to stay on the floor with this new team? And when will we stop blaming Rudy and start holding Chris Finch and Tim Connelly accountable?

Anthony Edwards has said multiple times he’s about the team more than chasing individual awards or money he’s going to get anyway. He’d rather take the time to get to 100% than rush back, risk re-injury, and set himself (and the team) back. That’s not a smart risk. It also shows maturity & leadership. That’s a champion’s mindset. Ant’s thinking long-term. Y’all see it different?

The disrespect y’all keep putting on LaMelo Ball’s name is wild. Like he ain’t been that guy. Y’all really think he can’t lead this Wolves team while Ant rests? Last year he had the Hornets’ offense looking way better whenever he was out there (with Brandon Miller and Miles Bridges), even with limited help and injuries. Now he’s got a way more talented group around him in Minnesota. Y’all really think he won’t eat in this role?

Real talk: Finch and the Timberwolves should reevaluate whether Rudy needs to be out there in close 4th quarters and OT. His defense is still elite, but when the game slows and scoring is needed, a non-factor on offense becomes a problem. Joan went a perfect 6-for-6 for 12 points with 7 boards and 2 blocks in 17 minutes. Let the youngin play more in the clutch. Jaden and LaMelo also gotta be more aggressive hunting their own shots down the stretch. We didn’t bring Melo in to watch him play passive late. And Ant, you got a real point guard now, bro. Stop dribbling into double-teams trying to force the play yourself. Let Melo create and you attack off the catch or the kick. Trust the pieces around you. Defense will still win us a lot of games, but the clutch offense has to evolve if we want to be serious. What y’all think?

LaMelo Ball has to know catching the ball through traffic isn't one of Rudy’s strengths lol.

Lamelo Ball game is crazy unorthodox but effective. never seen a player that get you excited off the pass and shooting, it’s either one or the other.

I aint never seen so many smiles and teamwork on this Timberwolves team especially with Julius Randle basketball was never this fun lbs

Jonathan Kuminga holding Scottie Barnes 0-12 from the field is crazy

Resign Jonathan Kuminga right now!!

Target Center went up for Lamelo Ball

My Timberwolves pregame plan for tonight’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Raptors defense has been elite early and they love to switch and play physical. With Kawhi out, Scottie Barnes becomes their main engine, strong, can create, rebound, and get downhill. Wolves need to attack early in transition, move the ball, and force them into contested shots so Anthony Edwards and LaMelo get clean looks instead of letting them load up. On the other end, Toronto wants to live in the paint with Barnes and Barrett and generate second chances. Jaden McDaniels has to make life hard on one of them and Gobert has to control the glass. Biggest thing for me: Can LaMelo and Ant keep the pace high and the spacing clean before the Raptors get set? Drop your Timberwolves pregame plan⬇️

Love the way Jonathan Kuminga has been approaching his new role on the Minnesota Timberwolves. He’s bought into being the bruiser, guarding the toughest matchups, crashing the glass, making the little plays that don’t show up on the stat sheet, and doing the dirty work without needing the ball in his hands. The energy has been noticeable early. What y’all think of the fit so far?

Y'all realize the Timberwolves shot horribly tonight and our two best players didn’t play their best game, even going below average from the free-throw line, yet we still beat the Orlando Magic by 22 points. I’m loving this new Timberwolves team lbs

Ant done shot his self back in to a +6 😂😂

Need Anthony Edwards to show he can affect the game in other ways when his shot isn’t falling. Get the ball in the post, set up teammates, and take more efficient shots instead of just shooting. Show us you’ve taken that next mental level.

Yeaa Lamelo Ball playing DEFENSE that Timberwolves effect!

My Timberwolves pregame plan for tonight’s matchup against the Orlando Magic. Orlando’s defense thrives on length. Wagner and Banchero are both 6’10” wings who can switch and bother you. Wolves need to attack early in transition and move the ball so Ant gets clean looks instead of letting them load up. On the other end, Magic want to live in the paint with those two big wings and get to the line. McDaniels has to make life hard on one of them and Gobert has to stay home. Biggest thing for me: Can LaMelo and Ant keep the pace high before Orlando gets set? Drop your Timberwolves pregame plan ⬇️

It depends on how Donte looks when he comes back. If he comes back playing like himself, I think he'll be the 8th man off the bench behind Ayo, Joan Beringer, then Donte, TSJ, and Trey,

Who said Jonathan Kuminga couldn’t be a physical defender?