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Five reasons Kris Dunn is a great fit for the Minnesota Timberwolves

By Dan Schmelzer

Mar 2, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrates against the Creighton Bluejays during the second half at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2016; Providence, RI, USA; Providence Friars guard Kris Dunn (3) celebrates against the Creighton Bluejays during the second half at Dunkin Donuts Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark L. Baer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 25, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Zach LaVine (8) looks to pass as Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) defends during overtime at Verizon Center. Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Washington Wizards 132-129 in double overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Backup point guard a huge need

While it was not as big of a need as a capable big man to play next to Karl Anthony-Towns, or a guard who can consistently hit an outside shot, the Timberwolves did have a need for a backup point guard entering the draft.

They tried to have Zach LaVine run the point when Rubio was on the bench, but he is simply not a great distributor. The Wolves’ offense was never as effective when Rubio needed a rest, and that should change with Dunn being able to come in and control the offense as the backup point guard.

The Wolves will probably try to play both Rubio and Dunn on the court at the same time, but barring injury one of them will be able to control the rock at all times. That means that the Wolves will always have a strong play-maker at the point guard position on the court and will have the ability to run with the hot hand.

Having both Dunn and Rubio on the roster is not only good in that sense, it will allow LaVine to develop into a true wing player like he belongs. For the long-term, LaVine is going to be a better player now that he is not forced to be the primary ball-handler at times.

It may not have been the biggest need, but the Wolves did need to find a legitimate backup point guard to play behind Rubio. Now they have one.

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