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NBA Power Rankings: All 30 Backcourts

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 13, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) and shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2013; Orlando, FL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kyrie Irving (2) and shooting guard Dion Waiters (3) against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 16, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) dribbles against the Utah Jazz at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 16, 2014; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ricky Rubio (9) dribbles against the Utah Jazz at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

24. Minnesota Timberwolves (Ricky Rubio & Andrew Wiggins)

This could be special.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have one of the most well-rounded point guards in the league with Ricky Rubio. They also have the No. 1 overall selection from the deep 2014 NBA Draft with Andrew Wiggins.

Assuming both progress as they’re expected to, the Timberwolves have a Top 5 backcourt on their hands. Rubio is already an elite facilitator and ball-hawk whose shooting is his lone weakness, while Wiggins is a transcendent athlete with world-class potential.

If Rubio can learn to shoot and Wiggins shows a killer instinct, this could evolve into one of the best backcourts in the league. Both are big ifs.