Taking A Look At The Minnesota Timberwolves Deep Bench Players

Minnesota Timberwolves: Taking A Look At The Deep Bench Players

Jan 3, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (L) talks with forward Jordan Hill (R) after being called for a technical foul during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Philadelphia 76ers won 93-91. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

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Jan 24, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Cole Aldrich (45) against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Suns 112-111. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Cole Aldrich

Position: Center
Age: 28
Experience: 7 Seasons
2016-17 Season Averages: 8.6 MPG, 1.7 PPG, 2.5 RPG, 0.4 APG, 0.4 SPG, 0.0 3PM

Cole Aldrich played the 11th most minutes for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He’s an okay rotational player for resting the Wolves’ starting big men. He’s not a guy the Wolves can expect to come off the bench and put up big numbers.

Aldrich went to high school in Minnesota, so playing for the Timberwolves is a great place for him to be in his career. Before finding his way back to Minnesota, he played for six different NBA teams in his six-year career.

This offseason, the Wolves will likely upgrade their roster by adding a big man with starting capabilities. Once that happens, Gorgui Dieng will come off the bench. This will change Aldrich’s role on the team.

At the end of the day, Cole Aldrich is a big body who plays hard. He does what is asked and is a good role-playing center on the Wolves bench.

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