5 reasons Tom Thibodeau will win a title with Timberwolves

NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 07: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Chicago Bulls reacts to an officials call during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on February 7, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 07: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Chicago Bulls reacts to an officials call during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center on February 7, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 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 Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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HOUSTON, TX – MARCH 18: Andrew Wiggins (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX – MARCH 18: Andrew Wiggins (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images) /

4. Andrew Wiggins only needs to be the “number two” guy

This is a continuation from the last point.

With Towns on such a startling trajectory for stardom, Andrew Wiggins isn’t faced with the pressure of being the next LeBron James in order to carry the Timberwolves to contention. Instead, he doesn’t even need to be the team’s number one option.

As long as Ricky Rubio can tear defenses apart with screens from Towns on rolls or kick outs for jumpers, there’s a new dynamic that can be the staple of the Timberwolves’ offense. Combined with Towns’ growing presence as a post scorer, there’s no need for Wiggins to play hero-ball whenever the team needs a basket.

Which, after a relatively disappointing season from three — 30 percent with only 0.7 makes per game — is best. Wiggins is still taking a quarter of his shots from 16-24 feet and struggling to make 35 percent of them, meaning he can be far more effective when he doesn’t have to be the focus of every possession for the future and can utilize his other strengths. On explosive drives and spin moves to the basket, he can still produce while he fine tunes his jump shot.

Having an excellent talent like Wiggins, who continues to develop, as your second scoring option is a pretty good place to be in.

Next: 3. Thibodeau can maximize the Timberwolves' defense