New Flash: Kevin McHale STILL sucks.
McHale traded Antoine Walker, Marko Jaric, Greg Buckner and the rights to No. 3 pick O.J. Mayo to Memphis for Mike Miller, Brian Cardinal, Jason Collins and the rights to No. 5 pick Kevin Love.
Also, don't forget about the trade that sent Mario Chalmers to the Heat for two 2nd-round picks in what will be one of the least talented drafts in recent years.
The trade was essentially Mike Miller and Kevin Love for O.J. Mayo. Now 1/3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves is white. When did the last team with four white guys on the roster win an NBA championship? Not since McHale's days as a player. Currently three of the best white guys in the NBA are Dirk Nowitzki, Steve Nash, and Manu Ginobili. What makes these three different from Kevin Love? They are very athletic and can shoot! When did the last very good white power forward come along? The answer is probably not since McHale's days as a player. Kevin Love is a glorified Mark Madsen, who so happens to also be on the Wolves. The best thing analysts had to say during the draft was how strong his passes were. Who cares! He can't get up and down the floor and isn't the greatest scorer down low. I would probably take any starting power forward in the NBA right now over Kevin Love. I just don't see him helping the Wolves long term.
The Timberwolves will be near the bottom in every defensive category as the only defender they have is Corey Brewer, whose ONLY asset is defense. Their starting five will be atrociously bad on the defensive end. Their tallest guy is Al Jefferson at 6'10'' so they will also have one of the smallest teams in the league.
Mike Miller is a good shooter but just a more athletic Wally Szczerbiak. Miller will not help bring Minnesota a championship during his time on the team.
It looks to be a very bleak future for the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise. Their only hope is to overhaul management and find a new and respectable coach. At least with Mayo on the team their was hope of something great on the horizon but with Love their is only mediocrity for many more years to come. Thank you Kevin McHale.
