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5 reasons Tom Thibodeau will win a title with Timberwolves

By Tom West

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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CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 12: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Chicago Bulls strategies with his team during a time-out in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Five in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs 2015 at Quicken Loans Arena on May 12, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 12: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the Chicago Bulls strategies with his team during a time-out in the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Game Five in the Eastern Conference Semifinals of the 2015 NBA Playoffs 2015 at Quicken Loans Arena on May 12, 2015 in Cleveland, Ohio (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

2. Thibodeau creates more attraction for free agents

Sam Mitchell was never going to be the head coach to take the Timberwolves to glorious new heights or have the draw to attract the best free agents to a growing market like Minnesota. There are so many positives with the young stars cramming the roster, but they still weren’t going to be enough to attract many high-profile free agents in search of a ring.

Make no mistake, the Timberwolves still aren’t making the playoffs over night.

However, they can be a lot closer if the new coach not only helps the current players but makes the right acquisitions as the president of basketball operations to take the growth a few steps further.

No matter how many thrilling young pieces fill the starting lineup, there’s still obvious room for improvement in the second unit while the starters develop. From some additional veteran presence besides Kevin Garnett, some improved three-point shooting or a notable power forward to pair with Towns, there should be a greater chance to achieve such additions with Thibs in town.

He’s well-respected among the league, he’s a great defensive mind, and he didn’t achieve a 64.7 win percentage in five years with the Bulls for nothing.

With a talented young team full of potential, the Timberwolves were a B-list Hollywood actor. With a head coach like Thibodeau onboard and any notable free agent signings, they make the jump to an Oscar winner in the not-so-distant future.

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