Minnesota Timberwolves’ Andrew Wiggins & Zach LaVine are close
Although the Minnesota Timberwolves received veteran forward Thaddeus Young in the Kevin Love deal that also netted them swingman Andrew Wiggins and forward Anthony Bennett, it is clear they are building around their young talent. The 13th-overall pick of this year’s draft, guard Zach LaVine, also figures to be a big part of their future.
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According to Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders, Wiggins and LaVine have developed an excellent relationship.
"LaVine, who was selected 12 picks after Wiggins by Minnesota, can’t wait to get on the court with his fellow lottery pick. Wiggins and LaVine trained together in California prior to the draft and got to know one another out there. Together, they form an incredibly athletic one-two punch for the Timberwolves, and they could be a great tandem down the road if they’re both able to reach their full potential.“Me and Andrew have been close since the pre-draft [process],” LaVine said. “We did pre-draft [training] together in Santa Barbara so I’ve known Drew for awhile and it’s good to have him on the team.”"
The Timbwerwolves have to be happy that their wings of the future (or in Wiggins’ case, the present as well) are developing a good relationship.
Wiggins averaged 17.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.8% from the field, 34.1% from beyond the arc and 77.5% from the free throw line for the Jayhawks last season. LaVine averaged 94. points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game while shooting 44.1% from the field, 37.5% from beyond the arc and 69.1% from the free throw line for the Bruins last season.
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