One of the most important talk points around the Minnesota Timberwolves has been their Point Guard room outside season this season. With Mike Conley who turns 38 before the season starts and Rob Dillingham not proven to enter his second year, some of these concerns are understandable. Many people apparently written off Conley because he showed signs of deterioration last season.
However, I think Conley will show people that he still has something in the tank. Yes, Conley will probably not be higher than 25 minutes or 10 points per match, but he will have an impact in his role as he was last year.
Mike Conley has been rejected, but he still has an impact
Conley’s telstatistics of 24.7 minutes, 8.2 points, 2.6 rebounds and 4.5 assists on 40/41/90 shooting splits from last year do not offer much promise. He fell to 6 points at 30.2 percent shoot from the field in the play -offs. Anyway, Conley’s playmaker and the ability to orchestrate the attack were vital for the Wolves last season.
For a team that is generally lacking, Conley’s ability to stabilize the attack is particularly valuable. Even if he is a year older, Conley’s basketball IQ will always enable him to have a positive impact. Impressive, Conley on average 4.5 assists and only 1.1 turnover last season.
Conley placed a +3.1 net on/off difference in the regular season and a +8.2 in the play -offs. The experienced guard also elevates Rudy Gobert’s game; This duo had a +8.9 net rating together. This shows that Conley will undoubtedly still make a positive contribution.
The Ohio State product can no longer score or create at a high level. But in a facilitator role that is fine, and the wolves can still benefit from his skills. Moreover, Conley is still a knockdown shooter, especially when spotting. Last season in particular, Conley shot 43.3 percent on Vang-en-shoot 3S and 41 percent from outside the arc in general. Shooting will always be valuable, and this will help Conley to have a positive impact.
Of course there is reason to worry about the defense of the 6-foot guard. But the truth is that most point guards are not great defenders and Minnesota has the perfect staff to make up for that. Conley is no longer a 25-minute-plus-a-game man, and his regression as a self-creator is real. He will probably also be on back-to-back games. Nevertheless, Conley is still ready to have a positive impact this season in a more limited role, and how impactful he is still, you might be surprised.
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