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Derrick Williams, Meet Kevin Love, The Only Member Of The Minnesota Timberwolves You Need To Worry About

by Tom Ziller • Jun 16, 2011 5:47 PM EDT

Our friend Tim Allen from Canis Hoopus heard from Derrick Williams, widely rumored to be the No. 2 pick in next week's 2011 NBA Draft, at the prospect's workout with the Minnesota TImberwolves on Thursday. Williams attempted to squelch concerns he can fit with Minnesota's extant talent.

[Williams] said that he's been working out with [Michael] Beasley and Wes Johnson this summer and thinks all 3 could play together at same time.

That's nice. But how Williams fits with Beasley and Johnson should not be the issue. If it's at all about fit (a dangerous consideration), it should be completely about how Williams fits with Kevin Love, the only sure-bet starter on the roster. And that's actually a serious question, since many believe Williams is a power forward, not a small forward.

This isn't a knock on Williams at all, just a reminder that making a decision on the No. 2 pick based on considerations of Michael Beasley is the road to (even more) doom. Do not let Michael Beasley dictate your team-building. Never again.

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Well, I learned a new word today.

Thanks for that. Take Williams and figure it out later. One thing we know for sure, Kahn hasn’t demonstrated any ability whatsoever to evaluate talent. Darko Milicic? Really? He’s had 2 full drafts, and 6 first round picks, and has arguably blown every one of them. Come draft day, Kahn should not be allowed within 500 feet of the draft headquarters.

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by Action on Jun 16, 2011 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

My question to you Ziller...

“…since many believe Williams is a power forward, not a small forward.”

Who thinks this, and why?

I’m not being snarky, I haven’t been following the draft this year. He’s 6’9" and 240…so he’d certainly be on the bigger end of the SF position. Is he not quick enough, doesn’t have the ball handing ability, or some other reason he wouldn’t be good at the 3 in the NBA?

by The BBQ Chicken Madness on Jun 16, 2011 10:33 PM EDT reply actions