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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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5. Kris Dunn

Kris Dunn would probably be a spot higher on this list if he had played with the team for more than one season. His singular season in Minnesota was disjointed at best and he only managed to average 3.8 points, 2.4 assists, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game. That was still enough for him to be a part of the trade package that would net the Minnesota Timberwolves Jimmy Butler.

In his first season in Chicago, he would improve greatly, increasing his numbers to 13.4 points, 6.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game. The true strength comes on the defensive side of the ball, where he could make the case for being on the All-Defensive team every year and will likely get there once he is playing for a team that gets more attention.

Like Culver, he is not an efficient scorer but that is at least balanced out some by his elite defense. He has yet to have a coach who is truly looking to develop him and he has already succeeded to some extent.

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If the Chicago Bulls end up with a coach with a focus on development or he goes to a team in that situation things could change quickly. Just ignore the fact that Buddy Hield, Jamal Murray and Domantas Sabonis went in this same lottery. Remember that Dragan Bender went before Dunn.

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