The Minnesota Timberwolves late last week introduced the team’s newest additions, rookies Rob Dillingham and Terrance Shannon Jr.
Dillingham was selected by the San Antonio Spurs with the 8th overall pick and Minnesota traded for his draft rights. Shannon Jr. was selected by Minnesota with the 27th overall pick in the first round.
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch says these guys have a chance to earn playing time with the roster turnover the Wolves have already had this season…
Dillingham played college basketball at Kentucky. Despite coming off the bench, he played over 27 minutes a game on average and was widely considered one of the best scorers in college basketball this past season.
Since he was a lottery pick, Dillingham was shocked he ended up going to a playoff, or even championship contender…
Shannon Jr. played college basketball at Illinois and had a great finish to his career during the Big Ten Conference tournament. Those games were played at the Target Center, the home of the Timberwolves.
Shannon Jr. thanked the Wolves for taking a chance on him…
