Karl-Anthony Towns Must Be Critical Piece Among Many in Timberwolves Rebuild

June 2nd, 2015 by Adam Fromal Leave a reply »

Though 2015-16 won't be the year of the Minnesota Timberwolves, it's still setting up to serve as an exciting time for fans of the downtrodden franchise. Having Andrew Wiggins on board is reason enough for celebration, but the organization is primed to add another crucial piece with the No. 1 pick of the 2015 NBA draft—ideally Kentucky's Karl-Anthony Towns.

The roster is only getting more talented. 

However, rebuilding this team isn't as simple as blindly selecting one of the top talents to kick off the proceedings on June 25. And it's not as easy as nailing that pick either. 

Minnesota still has a long tunnel to travel down, and though there's a bright light at the end, it's important to avoid any misfires for the next few years. It's acceptable to unearth a second-round bust, but the first overall pick must turn into a star. Then the Wolves have to continue strengthening their roster and find the right coach to replace Flip Saunders, whose time on the sidelines should be coming to an end fairly soon. 

Rebuilds don't take place overnight, even when the night in question features plenty of ...

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