How Did the Timberwolves Get Away with This...
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The Minnesota Timberwolves traded for the draft rights to Rob Dillingham with the San Antonio Spurs, securing one of the most talented players of the 2024 NBA Draft class.
Rob Dillingham had a stellar year with the University of Kentucky, and now he's heading to Minnesota to play alongside Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, and Karl Anthony Towns.
Rob Dillingham will likely be coming off the bench behind Mike Conley in year one, but he's the perfect microwave scorer off the bench to give them exactly what they need.
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@AlexHoops 5 күн бұрын
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@robg643 5 күн бұрын
Mike Conley is the perfect mentor for an undersized guard
@joshuawilliams2447 5 күн бұрын
Pg are almost always short wym 175 6.1 perfect for a pg
@nicks7393 5 күн бұрын
@@joshuawilliams2447 the avg PG in the NBA is 6'4" my guy.
@joshuawilliams2447 5 күн бұрын
@@nicks7393 6.1 to 6.2 actually look it up homie 6,3 to 6,5 is a shooting guard 💀💀💀
@mayo42069 5 күн бұрын
@@joshuawilliams2447much more difficult to develop into a good small guard in the nba
@joshuawilliams2447 5 күн бұрын
@@mayo42069 guards are always 6.1 to 6.2 stop yapping lol isn’t ja 6,2 and 174 same weight as Rob clown
@greatgreentea 5 күн бұрын
kentucky guards are always a safe pick
@AlexHoops 5 күн бұрын
🎯
@BLin29371 5 күн бұрын
Tyty Washington 😂😂
@Jay-mc7cf 5 күн бұрын
@@BLin29371not to much
@calebford6318 5 күн бұрын
John wall? Rajon rondo? Devin Booker? Cmon man wake up
@skiiii4444 5 күн бұрын
NC native guards*
@solar6811 5 күн бұрын
Terrence Shannon is also an elite downhill athlete and might be more NBA ready with a much higher defensive floor, which the Wolves value. Great draft for them overall.
@benjaminbrown9459 5 күн бұрын
He got a shot Kyle Anderson dipped
@EEazyM0neySniper35 5 күн бұрын
I'm a lifelong Kentucky wildcats fan and watched Dillingham all season. I also watch a lot of NBA games throughout the NBA season, especially the playoffs. The T-wolves vs Denver series was my favorite series of the playoffs by far. I honestly think Minnesota knocked it out of the park by selecting Dillingham in the draft. I think he'll fit perfectly into their offense, can't wait to watch Dillingham in a T-wolves jersey this upcoming season.
@blablablaa14 5 күн бұрын
What about the fact he can't defend a cone?
@RJLKMRD 5 күн бұрын
Could not agree more
@RJLKMRD 5 күн бұрын
@@blablablaa14this is absolutely one of the most irritating things that is coming out about this man, when Steph Curry came into the league, he was in the same boat, everyone needs to lay off Rob's defense... He's going to get better
@RJLKMRD 5 күн бұрын
@@blablablaa14 blablablaa
@blablablaa14 5 күн бұрын
@@RJLKMRD Rob is not steph, and is significantly smaller
@kaig7241 5 күн бұрын
The Timberwolves got so much better with this pick. They are the favorite in the West now. People don’t realize how perfect Dillingham is for the Wolves. Connelly is a genius. NAZ REID
@calv1n777 4 күн бұрын
NAZ REIDDDD
@nonamesinenomine 3 күн бұрын
Oh yeah we going to western conference finals again
@Daveyjdigital 5 күн бұрын
Wolves organization is the most underrated
@lylaeloise3948 5 күн бұрын
It's just such an innovative and clever move. How did Connelly get secure who could be the Wolves PG of the future given their tight circumstances without sacrificing a single core player or pick in this decade?? Has a GM ever straight swapped a pick in the next decade that at best could be a lottery pick for a *guaranteed* lottery pick? It feels unprecedented. Pulling that off also requires an ability to make connections, correctly gauge the needs of another GM and creatively capitalize on the situation. He's brilliant.
@jaredpribyl 5 күн бұрын
Better question is why would the Spurs do that? Fishy
@Kairyu_Gen1 5 күн бұрын
His only weakness is being the worst defender in the draft....
@TheCook43 4 күн бұрын
@@Kairyu_Gen1he can still improve because Minnesota has a defensive culture to help make him at least an average defender
@ZigbertD 5 күн бұрын
It's a good trade for both teams, not really a heist. The T-wolves have a specific need and plan for Dillingham, he's a great fit for their situation. They're obviously ready to contend for a championship now. The Spurs are putting maximum value on the flexibility moving forward to do whatever they need to build a sustainable championship contender around their future superstar. They don't want to be a contender for a few years, they want to be a contender for the entirety of Wembanyama's career. They had at least 50 wins in 18 of 19 years that Duncan was in the league, and never missed the playoffs. To do the same with Wemby will take incredibly careful and patient long term planning (especially in the "second apron" salary cap era)
@apex8373 5 күн бұрын
Preach brother, plus I think everyone likes to overhype players like Rob, just let him play jeez
@ern23 3 күн бұрын
I honestly liked the thought of rob more than castle for the spurs. I think rob will pan out to have a better career than castle.
@paulwall7045 5 күн бұрын
I liked this draft in the sense where alot of players are put into situations they can thrive and succeed. Example here. Dillingham lacks defense, minnesota if any team in the league can help mask that.
@LeeBucket 5 күн бұрын
I could see him on the first All Rookie Team with the opportunities he's going to get, especially now that Monte signed w/ Phoenix. Can't wait to see how he looks🔥
@JeremyGraczyk 5 күн бұрын
As a Wolves fan, they got the 2 things I thought the Wolves needed to take that final step: another player that can create their own shot, and a backup (soon to be starting 🤞) point guard. Fulfilling both needs takes an enormous load off Ant having to do everything and get gassed on the defensive end, so that he's not making tired mistakes at the end of games and can focus on hitting those beautiful clutch shots
@SPBSports 5 күн бұрын
His only weakness is his putrid defense, but his offense is exceptional. I cannot believe the Timberwolves were able to trade for him with the picks they did lol.
@EDTheOneable 5 күн бұрын
His offense is just good.. Nothing amazing in my opinion. Hes going to struggle finishing at the rim and he also takes a lot of bad shots while not really running an offense. Glorified 6th man imo
@SPBSports 5 күн бұрын
@@EDTheOneable I actually think he's a good finisher, he is dynamic at the rim and it will translate. He does take bad shots but, I've seen him make a lot of them as well. Also, shot IQ comes with expierence. He definitely has superstar potential imo.
@KNRS927 5 күн бұрын
I liked Dillingham in college, but I feel he might struggle his rookie year or it’ll be a struggle in the first half, and he turns it around later. I could see this being like a De’Aaron Fox/Darius Garland case where he has a horrible rookie year and then turns it around year 2.
@nanagotham1590 5 күн бұрын
@@EDTheOneable The fact that he can get all the way to the rim and doesn’t need to take tough shots, and then also is a good playmaker and off ball scorer really tells me he is more than a sixth man. Compare his offensive production to previous Kentucky guards and he’s better than all of them outside of Jamal. Defense is a problem though but not on the wolves.
@EDTheOneable 5 күн бұрын
@@nanagotham1590 he got to the rim against college bench units and still was finishing way under the rim unless it was a clean blow by which is just something that isn't going to happen nearly as much at the NBA level. Remember he is 6ft tall and will be the smallest player in the league.
@WheresWaldo05 5 күн бұрын
Dillinghams offensive potential gauaging off college to me is exactly the same as what i saw of Ant at Georgia. Different offensive style and strengths but the same level of upside. IF he has an equivelant rookie season to Ants, on a per minute basis, since he will play far less minutes per game, then that could be huge. Like if he can average 10 ppg with 4 assists and somehow maintain elite shooting from 3, that is all we need of him this season.
@maartenvz 5 күн бұрын
Man what a fantastic deal! I fear that the Nuggets window might already be closing with how Minnesota, Dallas and OKC have gotten better. I also think that the Clippers did really well to keep them in the conversation. It's going to be another great battle in the West :)
@wolvesboxscores 5 күн бұрын
Yessir!!!!!! I’m so hyped! Great video!
@renejimenez8329 3 күн бұрын
I love this move by the bulls. It's aggressive and timely considering the T'wolves timeline with Gobert and Towns. It checks every box and takes advantage of a Spurs team with ample picks and a plethora of guards
@SamuelRibeirolouro-lr2of 4 күн бұрын
best NBA content and how aren't you past 100k??? God Bless
@patrickhanlon2325 5 күн бұрын
I love this trade for us. Who cares what we look like in 2031, we're good now and should do everything we can to compete.
@jkokubu1984 4 күн бұрын
Nailed it, versus bench lineups. Antman & Robin
@lymonz 5 күн бұрын
apparently every other team in the league is finessing everyone else.
@jrandomx8548 5 күн бұрын
bro drives like maxey
@fireshadowblade9 5 күн бұрын
I think he will be mentored on his defense and passing to a serviceable level while he can remain a score first guard, as Mike Conley will be his vet, which is great. Even if he starts with the second unit, that's pairing him with Naz Reid for a deadly 1/2 combo when the starters rest
@calebford6318 5 күн бұрын
Conley is outta here
@alexolzenak4041 4 күн бұрын
He’s already a good passer!
@aspleen1102 5 күн бұрын
they tricked Spurs GM for sure they gave up nearly nothing for this #8 pick.
@caml1720 5 күн бұрын
Guy who hates peace
@schuylersavage276 5 күн бұрын
I think they gave up two firsts, but I get what you mean
@jaredpribyl 5 күн бұрын
@@schuylersavage276”Pick swap” isn’t giving up another first. This made absolutely no sense for the Spurs. Mindboggling
@aspleen1102 5 күн бұрын
@@schuylersavage276 only one FRP the other is a pick swap. a 29y old Ant will still be good so those frp will be late 20'
@apex8373 5 күн бұрын
NBA fans love to jump into conclusions and overhype these young guys. This is a good deal for both sides, imo rob will never be a superstar bit he will be good.
@RonquixoteDIII 5 күн бұрын
I havent seen a lot of college bball so im getting a lot of Tyrese Maxey Vibes off him. Can someone familiar with both tell me if Maxey is an achievable ceiling for Dillingham and where they differ as player / what Rob needs to improve to get on that level?
@ryannutzman360 5 күн бұрын
dillingham is a worse defender but offensively maxey is an achievable ceiling
@WheresWaldo05 5 күн бұрын
Dilly and Maxey have the same type of offensive game to a T. But i think Dillingham had a bit more Garland passing ability. Former Kentucky players are notorious for not being able to showcase all of their talents while playing for Kentucky. Like Kat did not shoot threes much. Booker did not playmake. Etc. Etc.
@Buff-Wings 5 күн бұрын
How you gonna trade a top 10 pick for a pick in SEVEN YEARS? Especially when you’re trying to build around Wemby to be competitive now. Must’ve really not been able to get anything else for the pick.
@jakespiten8110 5 күн бұрын
I like that they’re pushing all their chips in in an effort to be a relevant franchise. I worry about the future though with all that draft capital gone.
@opiniononion 5 күн бұрын
Congrats, they got a Cam Thomas
@johnd1927 5 күн бұрын
My question was why tf did the spurs do this?
@Austin2Sexy 5 күн бұрын
They wanted more picks to make a bigtime trade probably next year. Very obvious theyre never using those timberwolves picks
@bna919 5 күн бұрын
Like him a lot on the Wolves perfect situation for him
@anthonyandscott 5 күн бұрын
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@martintxo14 5 күн бұрын
My favorite thing about him as a Wolves fan: he is so f fun to watch 🔥
@jaredpribyl 5 күн бұрын
Have any Spurs staff commented on their reasoning for this trade? This is beyond suspect 😆. They trying to hurt their team? Can anyone figure out how this makes sense for the Spurs?
@RJLKMRD 5 күн бұрын
The Spurs committed the worst trade in NBA history and I think that my comment will live well
@classifiedagenda7348 2 күн бұрын
I'm a little worried about the occasional kick in the jumper.
@C_money 5 күн бұрын
I see an AlexHoops Timberwolves video, I click it.
@stevenwhiters8928 5 күн бұрын
Likely outcome he a 6man of year plus type guy. But under Conley he can develop pg skills
@EazyBucketz 4 күн бұрын
It's crazy that a player this good is going to be our eight man.
@bustatron 4 күн бұрын
Wish dilly didn't love the long 2s & foot on 3pt line shots.
@christopherpederson1021 4 күн бұрын
He should be sponsored by Dairy Queen and the Dilly Bar would be his signature
@Boomhauersdad 5 күн бұрын
Always said he was going top 5 since his ote days he deserved higher
@MrMisties 5 күн бұрын
Most of defense is just effort, a lot of guys don't want to play defense if they have to put 110% into offense. Coach Finch has created a culture where literally everyone cares about defense, and the best part about that is that it means that everyone gets to put in less effort on defense overall. You're simply not going to get as gassed playing defense in Minnesota as say Trae Young would get on the Hawks since there are SO many players who can cover for your mistake. Hell Jaden McDaniels came into the league with a 'shooter' archetype and now people pretty much only give him consideration as a defender. Dillingham will 100% improve as a defender while in Minnesota and in a few years people might not even say it's a flaw in his game, but I'm also not going to be surprised if his shooting efficiency drops from college.
@YankstaNZ 5 күн бұрын
Why did the algorithm stop pushing your videos?
@marcus._.2x 5 күн бұрын
The same team that got fleeced by the Jazz for Golbert😂
@johnshottie4415 5 күн бұрын
That fleecing got them to the western conference finals. Not bad.
@alexolzenak4041 4 күн бұрын
they did what the jazz couldn’t do over 7 years in 2. I don’t mind the jazz but idk how you could feel like this was a fleece at this point. So far we’ve missed out on kevonte George and made the WFC. Seems like the wolves are winning so far
@hitman9198 4 күн бұрын
Please explain how they got fleeced lol. This ought to be good
@brycesmoov3313 5 күн бұрын
Is rob not just bones?
@lizardjama9834 4 күн бұрын
He is taller than Conley, so seems they know how he will get used in defense
@vulksi 5 күн бұрын
Idk why the spurs did this imagine Dillingham learning behind cp3, probably the greatest undersized guard of all time.
@WheresWaldo05 5 күн бұрын
Top 10 nba handle on day 1.
@ethanedward575 4 күн бұрын
Hello mate I really want to edit your videos at high quality.
@BloomsArchitect 20 сағат бұрын
I think he will continue the great legacy of Johnny Flynn for the Wolves!
@Clarkthefaceofwnba 4 күн бұрын
The San Antonio Spurs draft a two players in the lottery the one they should have kept they let get away
@stevenwhiters8928 5 күн бұрын
Spurs had no need for pick tho. A lot these teams be acquiring 5 1rst 2nd year guys that don’t fit
@Clay-q8g 4 күн бұрын
real he is crazy
@cmayy8317 5 күн бұрын
Psalm 23:6❤
@blablablaa14 5 күн бұрын
A heist for a 170 pounds 6'0 guard who can't defend. Sure buddy what ever you want to convince yourself. He's at most FVV, at worse Bones Hyland
@zackaryolson7921 5 күн бұрын
Learn ball
@blablablaa14 5 күн бұрын
@@zackaryolson7921 I did. Shorties don't work in the NBA. When every normal joe can be the height of a player, that means he's irrelavant in the NBA
@xiffy1881 4 күн бұрын
Meanwhile majority of players rarely defend anymore besides the TWolves lol. What's your point?
@blablablaa14 4 күн бұрын
@@xiffy1881 That maybe ruining your defense by letting a dude be targeted every defensive play is not a recipe for success
@xiffy1881 4 күн бұрын
@@blablablaa14 Most of the Wolves players played poor defense until Gobert came in and preached D. Then they all of a sudden played top notch D. Dillingham will just be another player to learn D, plus he's still so young. Nothing to worry about. He's in a defense first team and they'll help with his D.
@cnelsonlv99 5 күн бұрын
The REAL heist the T-Wolves pulled off was dumping Kyle Anderson on the Warriors! Lots of people have been saying the Warriors dynasty is over for awhile, but in my opinion, trading for Kyle Anderson is the point that marks the clear end of their run! That dude is garbage wrapped in a bag of $hit!
@quintinreckard4299 5 күн бұрын
Naz dillingham PnR will be insane
@Clarkthefaceofwnba 4 күн бұрын
Stefan Castle is the one they should have let get it they should have traded they shouldn't have never traded Dunham
@Zay2wavy64 5 күн бұрын
He can be a jordan poole for them
@user-zm3lf9dr2r 5 күн бұрын
We don’t need him to play defense 😂 we just need him to score and hustle on the defensive side.
@apex8373 5 күн бұрын
He will never be a serviceable defender. If you don't think you need that in the playoffs you're cooked.
@hitman9198 4 күн бұрын
@@apex8373how do you know? Lol we have Nostrasdamus over here
@user-zm3lf9dr2r 2 күн бұрын
@@apex8373 🤓🥸
@urbaindelva7869 5 күн бұрын
I thought that he was a forward. Weird.
@dimelo58 4 күн бұрын
Why didn’t the spurs just draft him🤔
@EElementzOfficial 5 күн бұрын
Sorry to tell yall but the wolves arent gonna do shit as long as they got Rudy and Kat. I think AE gets a chip eventually but not with them 2.
@apimpnamedstreetmeat 5 күн бұрын
kat can actually guard jokic, if we trade him. we're getting swept by denver next year 100%. they were talking about trading rudy anyways so we'll see what that has in store
@WheresWaldo05 5 күн бұрын
Us wolves fans dont care. We were very recently the worst overall win % among all 4 major sports. So being relevant is all that matters. Not everything is chips or bust. Get a life bozo 🤡
@Kairyu_Gen1 5 күн бұрын
I had him #15 on my board. Dude's a 6th man in the NBA, you can't have him on the court in playoff crunch time with that defense.
@kirikiti5425 4 күн бұрын
Man these Wemby riders really wanted this guy😂
@steveMN777 5 күн бұрын
Morrant ability
@Sugma_Newtz 4 күн бұрын
w
@makgeoff 5 күн бұрын
Reg. season he can do well. In playoffs, he'll be attacked every single time & still doesn't solve the Wolves' problems.
@Mr.81 5 күн бұрын
Can you make a video on Bronny James
@donjohn7709 5 күн бұрын
No. There are enough of that scrub. Nepo baby shouldn't have even played college ball, let alone the NBA.
@roboticOW 5 күн бұрын
@@donjohn7709 you have a case for him not being in the nba already, but he is 6'1" with good size and athleticism with a 40+ inch vert, definitely deserved to go D1
@thecoolrich 5 күн бұрын
Bruh need to gain a few pounds of muscle mane
@landenbrooks2535 5 күн бұрын
Lol armed robbery! Wolves are going to be crazy good over the next 10 years smh.
@Austin2Sexy 5 күн бұрын
Dillingham will be unplayable in the playoffs for his atrocious defense
@user-ro1ko7nw5e 5 күн бұрын
Are we watching the same guy… Rob is not a good passer. He can’t create space for his teammates and pass them the ball… if he could do that he would be the 3rd or 4th pick. It takes a lot of time for players like him to learn to be a point guard. The timberwolves have time tho
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