Josh Cohen’s Analysis (Jan. 26, 2014): Sure, they had drafted Ricky Rubio a couple years prior but he had not started his NBA career yet. With Irving on the board, one would assume that perhaps the Timberwolves would have traded Rubio and instead chose to rebuild with a far more superior point guard.
Despite having the best chance of getting the No. 1 pick twice in franchise history, Minnesota has struck out both times.
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