Wolves Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin McHale addressed assembled media in a season-ending press conference Thursday at Target Center.
You can listen to the entire press conference right here:
Kevin McHale Press Conference
In the 40-minute session, McHale answered these questions:
1) How much did Randy Foye's injury affect the team early on?
2) What are you planning to do with the several restricted free agents on the roster?
3) What would you like Corey Brewer to work on this summer?
4) Were you surprised at how good Al Jefferson was this season?
5) Does Kirk Snyder fit into your future plans with the Wolves?
6) What does this team need moving forward?
7) What's your assessment of head coach Randy Wittman?
8) Would you like to bring another big piece in, or go forward with the young core?
9) What's the future for the veterans who didn't see much playing time this season?
10) How has your thought process developed over the years in terms of the NBA Draft?
11) What was your goal heading into this season?
12) Did the Wolves live up to their potential this season?
13) Will you look to Europe for one of your second-round picks in this draft?
14) Is Ryan Gomes the top priority this offseason?
15) Will there be qualifying offers for Sebastian Telfair and Kirk Snyder?
16) Are you comfortable with Al Jefferson as a five and Ryan Gomes as a four?
17) Why was the perimeter defense not better than it was?
18) Is the best role for Rashad McCants coming off the bench?
19) What is your take on Craig Smith's year?
20) How far away is this team from being competitive for the playoffs?
21) Can this team win 20 more games next season?
22) What is your motivation?