If he left the number 21, Patrick Beverley will no doubt want to talk about the Kevin Garnett he has in him with Wolves. Namely instilling a desire to defend in his team, as did in his career the former “Big Ticket”, defender of the year in 2008, 12 times selected in an All-Defensive Team.
This is precisely what the Minnesota franchise expects from him. “ He will bring a lot of hardness, a tenacious defense and character, list Chris Finch, who already rubbed shoulders with the point guard when they were at the Rockets. Defenses are always better when they start on the ball with his approach and aggression. »
A defensive aggressiveness that the Wolves desperately need. With nearly 118 points conceded each night last season, the gang at Karl-Anthony Towns posted the second worst defense in the league.
With his three selections among the best five defensive players in the league, Patrick Beverley is therefore eagerly awaited but his drastic change of situation, after an eventful summer, could demotivate him a bit. The former Clippers player was first transferred to the Grizzlies, before being traded again to Minnesota.
For the first time in his career, and after nine seasons played between the Rockets and the Clippers, he will thus evolve in a team which will not aim for the top of the table.
« One of the most encouraging things about getting Patrick back isn’t how excited we are about him coming but how excited he really is himself., however assures his new coach. He knows he is exactly the type of player we need. »
That Taurean Prince find his basketball
Recovered this summer in the trade around Ricky Rubio, Taurean Prince could also be a useful element to Wolves. After three years of stability with the Hawks, the winger has lost some of his worth in recent years. His last season between the Nets and the Cavaliers (9.5 points) was relatively quiet.
Finch’s goal with Prince is to get him to find ” son basket “. In other words, to become that player again ” impact on both sides of the pitch. Defensively, he is able to change, defending on several players in different situations. »
The coach also intends to make his recruit an offensive threat. ” Play in transition and take three-point shots. His three-point shot hasn’t been consistent but it is believed that with the right shots he can become an above-average and very efficient shooter again. Prince had 40% last season and only 34% the year before.
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