Minnesota Timberwolves: 5 options for pick No. 11 in 2019 NBA Draft

5. Keldon Johnson

Keldon Johnson’s lone season at Kentucky saw him average 13.5 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 46.1 shooting from the field and 38.1 shooting from 3-point range. He has good height and length allowing him to rebound well and guard multiple positions. Minnesota ranked 24th in the league in defensive rating, and Johnson could help turn that around immediately with his willingness to defend.

Johnson is skilled getting to the rim and is good on catch-and-shoot 3-point opportunities. He could improve when it comes to making more plays for others, however, as he averaged 1.6 assists in 30.7 minutes per game.

At the two and three positions where Johnson is most utilized, the T-Wolves already have Robert Covington and Andrew Wiggins as starters. Covington is one of the best 3-and-D players in the game and Wiggins has the physical gifts for them to lead one of the best defensive units in the league.

At the shooting guard position, the Timberwolves also have Josh Okogie, who finished his rookie season averaging 7.7 points and 2.9 rebounds. Okogie is skilled around the rim, delivering many explosive dunks. He made his biggest impact on defense, however, and began to play more towards the latter half of the season.

Wiggins, Covington, and Okogie have solidified their roles at the two/three and are all under contract for at least the next three seasons. This could diminish Johnson’s role on the team and playing time. Still, Johnson adds shooting and could learn a lot from Covington.

Regardless of who’s in front of him on the depth chart, Johnson has confidence in his shot and in his game to make a major impact wherever he lands.