Minnesota Timberwolves: Top 10 NBA Draft picks in franchise history

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6. Wally Szczerbiak (SF) — No. 6 pick in 1999 NBA Draft

Career stats (with the Timberwolves):  438 GP, 15.5 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 2.7 APG, 50 FG%, 85.5 FT%

Wally Szczerbiak was a fan favorite during his time in Minnesota. The Wolves drafted him in 1999 with the sixth overall pick of the draft. Szczerbiak played for the Timberwolves during a good time period. The team posted a winning record every season except one during the Wally Szczerbiak era. He was a great complement to Kevin Garnett.

During his career with the Wolves, he averaged 15.5 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He became very efficient from 3-point range, shooting up to 45.5 percent during the 2001-02 season.

His durability was excellent as well, playing in 438 games during the seven seasons he spent in Minnesota.

Szczerbiak made and All-Star appearance in 2002. Additionally, he was top 10 in the NBA in field goal spercentage four times and twice for 3-point percentage. Szczerbiak had an excellent 10-year career and will forever be a Minnesota fan favorite.