No. 12 — Minnesota Timberwolves: Kevin Porter Jr., G
School: USC | Class: Freshman | Height: 6’5″ | Weight: 220 | Age: 18
The Timberwolves have had quite a bit of success since dealing away Jimmy Butler and actually have a solid young core in the making.
Karl Anthony Towns is a legit star, Robert Covington is a top 50 player in the NBA and Josh Okogie is a good young wing. The only blemish is Andrew Wiggins’ contract and lackadaisical play so adding another potential high-level initiator is a good option. Kevin Porter comes with a lot of risk as he has been plagued by suspension, injuries and a lack of production.
However, his talent is undeniable. His easy vertical athleticism is an elite trait and he has flashed an advanced, NBA level handle and step-back game. Whether he can put all of these enticing flashes together to form a great offensive NBA player is up to his coaching. — Ben Pfeifer