Minnesota Timberwolves: 3 reasons Anthony Tolliver is a good move

3. Versatility

Although Tolliver has the ability to stretch opposing defenses, this is not the only attribute he brings to the table.

Tolliver is also considered to be a versatile player who can guard some centers and may even play at the small forward spot if the Timberwolves decide to field a bigger lineup on the court. Another positive about Tolliver’s game is he is a capable defender in the post as well. In this role, he held opponents to 49.8 percent shooting on shots attempted within 10 feet last season, perTwinCities.com.

To put this stat into perspective, Nemanja Bjelica – who had the best mark on the team last season – limited opponents to 57.6 percent shooting.

You want a guy who can be productive in multiple roles?

Well, Tolliver showed the ability to do that as well during his lone season with the Detroit Pistons last season. In 14 appearances in the starting lineup, his averages included 14.9 points and 4.1 rebounds per outing on 54.7 percent shooting overall and an impressive 51.1 percent from 3-point range.

Keeping that in mind, Tolliver could provide valuable minutes off the bench to give Taj Gibson a breather from time to time, as the former Chicago Bull averaged 33.3 minutes per outing last season — the highest minutes average of his career.