Minnesota Timberwolves: The best potential replacements for Ricky Rubio

Mar 8, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Tom Thibodeau talks to guard Ricky Rubio (9) in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 107-91. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /

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2. Jeff Teague

2016-17 Stats: 15.3 PPG, 7.8 APG, 4.0 RPG, 1.2 SPG, 44.2 FG%, 35.7 3P%, 86.7 FT%

Jeff Teague is a solid veteran signing. At 29 years old he has an excellent mix of game knowledge and athleticism. He made his first NBA All-Star team during the 2015-16 with the Atlanta Hawks. His production was very similar this past seasonm even though he did not make an All-Star team.

Teague is underrated defensively. In 2015, an article on NBA.com talked about Jeff Teague as one of the best defensive point guards in basketball. The following is a quote from the article showing how well Teague defends the pick-and-roll.

"“With the help of the play-type data that has been added to NBA.com/Stats, we can specifically target how well Teague has defended the pick and roll. Of the 224 pick-and-roll possessions guarded by Teague that have ended with a shot, foul, or turnover, the ballhandler guarded by Jeff has scored 0.69 points per possession, a mark that puts Teague ahead of about 75% of defenders.”"

Jeff Teague’s offensive and defensive ability, combined with his veteran leadership, would make him a great addition to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ starting lineup at point guard.

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