(Best E Casino) - The re-building process continues in Minnesota, as the Timberwolves will try to add an impact player with the third overall pick in this year's draft.
Al Jefferson led the Timberwolves in scoring (21.0 ppg) and rebounding (11.1 rpg) during the 2007-08 campaign, while Sebastian Telfair dished out a team- best 5.9 assists per game. Corey Brewer, who was last year's pick in the first- round, averaged just 5.8 points and 3.7 boards in 79 games.
Rashad McCants was second on the club in scoring (14.9 ppg) and Randy Foye registered 13.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 39 contests.
Minnesota has youth. Does it have the right combination and formula to move ahead and eventually become a winner?
Jefferson is the cornerstone of the franchise. The third pick is very tough, as there is no doubt that Derrick Rose of Memphis and Kansas State's Michael Beasley will be the top two selections.
The Timberwolves need another inside presence and could also use more scoring. Arizona's Jerryd Bayless, Stanford's Brook Lopez, Kevin Love of UCLA, USC's OJ Mayo and LSU's Anthony Randolph are all possibilities at No. 3. Minnesota cannot afford to make a mistake with this pick.
2007-08 Results: 22-60, did not qualify for the playoffs.
Key Player(s): Corey Brewer (Forward), Randy Foye (Guard), Ryan Gomes (Forward), Al Jefferson (Forward), Marko Jaric (Guard), Rashad McCants (Guard), Craig Smith (Forward), Sebastian Telfair (Guard).
Team Needs: Scoring, outside shooter and a physical presence to go next to Jefferson.
Draft picks: 1st round (3rd overall), 2nd round (31st overall), 2nd round (34th overall).