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Minnesota Timberwolves: Ranking the last 10 first-round picks

By Corey Rausch

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 19: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates with Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves after scoring the go ahead basket against Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of the basketball game at Staples Center January 19 2017, in Los Angeles, California. Timberwolves defeated the Clippers, 104-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 19: Karl-Anthony Towns #32 of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates with Zach LaVine #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves after scoring the go ahead basket against Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of the basketball game at Staples Center January 19 2017, in Los Angeles, California. Timberwolves defeated the Clippers, 104-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /
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7. Wesley Johnson

Wesley Johnson was something of a late bloomer, not making the jump to the NBA until after two seasons at Iowa State University and another one at Syracuse. Going number four overall was something of a surprise and looked bad even in the moment. Sure the team already had a big man in Kevin Love and Al Jefferson but passing on DeMarcus Cousins was stunning. Knowing that Gordon Hayward and Paul George also went in the top 10 after this pick does not make it any better.

As far as Johnson himself he would play two seasons with the Timberwolves and would only average 7.7 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. After two seasons he would be included in a three-team trade that saw the Timberwolves only bring back a few second-round draft picks.

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The market had cooled that quickly on a former top-five pick. Johnson would bounce around for years, having short stints with the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards.

He was an acceptable role player for a collection of teams not winning a lot of games, other than during his time with the Clippers. He was mostly fine but certainly not worth the fourth overall pick for this team.

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