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Top 5 NBA Draft Fits for Bronson Koenig

By Noah Seligman

Nov 15, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Bronson Koenig (24) dribbles against the Creighton Bluejays at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2016; Omaha, NE, USA; Wisconsin Badgers guard Bronson Koenig (24) dribbles against the Creighton Bluejays at CenturyLink Center Omaha. Mandatory Credit: Steven Branscombe-USA TODAY Sports /
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Minnesota Timberwolves

Badger of Honor listed Nigel Hayes as a fit in Minnesota too.  At first glance, the Wolves may not appear to make much sense for Koenig.  This is the same franchise that drafted two point guards at #5 and #6 in the 2009 NBA Draft.  Steph Curry was picked #7 that year by Golden State.  Good call Minnesota.  One of those PGs was Ricky Rubio who is still on the roster, and won’t be hitting free agency until 2019.  The Wolves also drafted Kris Dunn from Providence last year and acquired Badger-killer and Minnesota-native Tyus Jones in a trade with Cleveland during the 2015 NBA Draft.  Jones’ modest $1.4 million salary for 2017-18 is the last guaranteed year on his contract.  But in 2016-17, the Timberwolves ranked last in the NBA in three-pointers made and three-pointers attempted.  Good outside shooting would help Minnesota open things up for Karl-Anthony Towns inside and his post presence should lead to open looks outside.

Apr 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 121-107. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) during the third quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 121-107. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports /