Minny, put in Garza!
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Last night Luka got the start vs the Israeli team Maccabi Ra'anana. Ra'anana has gotten blown out by the Nets, the Cavs and last night the Wolves, 138-111.
Luka's stats:
32 minutes (of 48 possible)
2-5 (40%) from 3
7-10 (70%) from 2 point range
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9-15 (60%) overall shooting
10-12 (83%) FTs
30 points
4 Rebounds (1 offensive)
3 Assists
1 Block
3 Turnovers
3 Fouls
Luka's stats:
32 minutes (of 48 possible)
2-5 (40%) from 3
7-10 (70%) from 2 point range
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9-15 (60%) overall shooting
10-12 (83%) FTs
30 points
4 Rebounds (1 offensive)
3 Assists
1 Block
3 Turnovers
3 Fouls
Here are extended highlights from last night showing all 7 two point FGs (10 attempts), the 2 three point FGs (5 attempts) and all 10 made Free throws (12 attempts).
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@EvilMonkeyInTheCloset , I posted this on July 24th on the previous page but this shows how Luka's body has transformed:
Jace is a Timberwolves beat writer for the St Paul Pioneer Press.
Chris Finch is the Wolves head coach.
Chris Finch is the Wolves head coach.
@EvilMonkeyInTheCloset , I posted this on July 24th on the previous page but this shows how Luka's body has transformed:
Seems like overkill for 12 mins every 4th game.
The Wolves (5-0 in the preseason) beat the Bulls (1-4 in the preseason) last night 114-105.
Luka's stats:
12 minutes (of 48 possible)
1-2 (50%) from 3
3-4 (75%) from 2 point range
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4-6 (67%) overall shooting
2-2 (100%) FTs
11 Points
4 Rebounds (2 offensive)
1 Steal
1 Foul
Luka's stats:
12 minutes (of 48 possible)
1-2 (50%) from 3
3-4 (75%) from 2 point range
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4-6 (67%) overall shooting
2-2 (100%) FTs
11 Points
4 Rebounds (2 offensive)
1 Steal
1 Foul
Luka would have provided offense and might have gotten them over the hump in a low scoring 3 point loss
He's to good to spend time in this league. Definitely an NBA player.
JBo was never going to make the NBA. So I’m guessing they’re thinking why waste a roster spot on him when there are other guys that might have a shot some day? He was also the lowest scoring player on the team that played at least 10 games last year in a league where winning doesn’t really matter. If he isn’t selling a bunch of tickets then he doesn’t have value.
I get all that. I thought they may keep him for the Iowa connection. I still don't get how Garza doesn't play more for Minnesota.
KAT, Gobert, and Naz Reid are the reasons why.
There's a lot of money and almost 90 minutes per game this season tied up in those three players.
Agree with that. But per minute Luka is close enough to these guys to hopefully get a shot somewhere that may not have a decent center, or maybe a decent backup center. One of the four should have pretty good trade value for Minnesota.
Luka has done all he can do. He’s transformed his body, he’s lean, he’s got an incredible offensive game but it’s just going to be tough for him. He’s way too good for the G League. All he can do is hope he gets in the right situation.
Wonder when he decides to go play in Europe? I hope it works for him in the league but he's in a tough spot
Good question. For Luka I get the feeling (total guess) that going to Europe would almost be like giving up for him. He’s worked so incredibly hard. Any idea what the best player on a team in Europe makes vs a player like Luka here on a 2 way contract? Or what he’s making now? I mean if he can go be the best player on a top Euroleague team and make a million a year it might be worth it.
Last night the T-wolves (5-2) beat New Orleans (4-4) 122-101. The Wolves led by 29 points heading into the 4th quarter.
13 Minnesota players got into the game. 9 played 18 minutes or more; 4 played between 3 and 5 minutes.
Luka played 5 minutes, was 2-4 from the field, 1-2 in FTs, for 5 pts, 2 rebounds.
13 Minnesota players got into the game. 9 played 18 minutes or more; 4 played between 3 and 5 minutes.
Luka played 5 minutes, was 2-4 from the field, 1-2 in FTs, for 5 pts, 2 rebounds.
I don't have the NBA package so I rarely get to see Minnesota games, but I do check their box scores and every time Luka gets into a game, he does something good, even in limited minutes. I know I'm biased, but I don't believe he has any more to prove in the G League. Time to leave him on the Timberwolves roster.
He'll be ready whenever he gets called. Remember- No Volcano is safe from Luka.
Might be time for Luka to go to Europe. He’ll make good money and meet pretty European girls. Maybe someday the NBA will come back calling with a serious offer.
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