The Minnesota Timberwolves introduced the team’s newest additions following the 2023 NBA draft last week. The two players include 33rd overall pick Leonard Miller and 53rd overall pick Jaylen Clark.
Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly says the Wolves got two of the toughest players in the draft. He also praised the two picks as people too…
Miller is 19-years-old and a native of Toronto Ontario Canada. He played basketball for the NBA G League Ignite before being drafted. He was selected 33rd overall by the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota traded for him with two future second round picks.
Miller says it is a blessing to be drafted…
Clark was selected 53rd overall by the Timberwolves out of UCLA. He was named the Naismith Defensive Player of the Year and the NABC Defensive Player of the Year last season as a junior. Clark did miss a portion of the season after tearing his Achilles tendon during the Pac-12 conference tournament.
Clark described himself as a scrappy player eager to work hard…