Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 options for pick No. 7 in 2017 NBA Draft

4. Jayson Tatum, SF, Duke

2017 statistics:  16.8 PPG, 7.3 RPG, 2.1 APG

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently loaded with elite athleticism. That is not what Jayson Tatum brings to the table. He is an average athlete with above-average skill. Tatum stands 6’8″ tall and weighs 204 pounds. He has a lot of room to put on some much-needed muscle for the NBA. Tatum is a smooth player with a very polished skill-set offensively. He could be a good replacement for Shabazz Muhammad.

Tatum will add consistent midrange shooting to the Timberwolves. His ability to hit the midrange shot would make him a solid producer off the bench once he finds his groove. Additionally, he handles the ball very well and is comfortable in the post. That would give the Wolves multiple ways to use him with different lineups.

Tatum has the ability and body to be a good defender with the right coaching. If the Minnesota coaching staff can teach him how to lock down on that end, he will be an excellent all-around player and be able to be on the floor in any situation.

Here is what NBA.com said about Jayson Tatum.

"“Jayson Tatum, at 6-foot-8 and 204 pounds, already has a great frame and it will only fill out with more muscle and added strength as time goes on. He will be a strong physical specimen in the NBA. However, he does not possess elite explosiveness or athleticism to go along with his impressive build. Tatum, for now, is best suited to operate offensively in isolation, be it in the post or on the perimeter. He is very comfortable in the post, where he excelled at Duke. He is not refined there and needs to add to his repertoire of moves.”"

Tatum is a safer pick that will contribute off the bench for the Timberwolves. The bench is an area of concern for the Timberwolves and Jayson Tatum would instantly improve it.