I think just about everyone who follows the NBA knows that the Minnesota Timberwolves need to upgrade their point guard room. Mike Conley is 38, Rob Dillingham hasn't developed the way Minnesota had thought, and Bones Hyland is erratic.
Much of the discourse is around the Wolves making a trade deadline move -- but if they don't, the draft could be another avenue to make a move. Even if they do trade for a point guard, they could look to further bolster their guard depth during the draft. Luckily, this year's class happens to be one of the best draft point guard classes in league history.
Christopher Kline of FanSided.com recently released his latest full mock draft, and he had the Timberwolves selecting Virginia Tech's Neoklis Avdalas with the No. 23 pick.
"Neoklis Avdalas is an unconventional but highly appealing solution, and perhaps the appropriate response to whiffing on a small guard in Dillingham," Kline wrote. "Avdalas has the size of a forward but the skill set and approach of a lead guard. He’s a composed facilitator, with incredible vision working out of pick-and-rolls and probing the soft center of a defense."
Avdalas' fit with the Timberwolves is clear
Kline's is spot on with his assessment. At 6-foot-9, Avdalas might not be your prototypical point guard -- he has an intriguing blend of size and court vision. After missing on Dillingham, the Wolves will likely be apprehensive about drafting another smaller, raw guard. As such, Avdalas is an intriguing option.
Doubling down on their elite positional size is a massive advantage for the Timberwolves. Kline also noted that Avdalas' athleticism is a concern, but the Wolves have the personnel to cover up for this weakness. Simply put, this pairing would be mutually beneficial.
Avdalas is a brilliant and versatile passer. He especially excels in the pick-and-roll and making passes in transition, though, which are two areas of the Wolves' offense that are lacking. In general, the Wolves simply need more playmaking, and Avdalas has a strong case to be the best passer in the draft.
Neoklis Avdalas passing accuracy
One extended pocket, one jump in transition.
Neo is at nearly 30 ast% with a 3-1 (!!) ATO.
freshman 6’6 and above with 25 ast% and 2-1:
(Cam Boozer)
Cooper Flagg
Lonzo
Neo
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Per CBB Analytics, Avdalas ranks in the 93rd percentile for draft prospects in assists per 40 minutes. His assist percentage of 28.3 is also very impressive. Plus, Avdalas' size makes him one of the safer bets to translate to the next level.
Outside of Avdalas' playmaking (which is clearly his biggest strength), he can generate rim pressure and create for himself at a high rate. This would undoubtedly be a beneficial skill set for the Wolves. As a 34.1 percent 3-point shooter (on 5.5 attempts per game), Avdalas' shooting isn't a clear strength, but it's not a weakness either. Defensively, Avdalas, his size, length, and IQ allow him to make an impact.
Ultimately, Avdalas' blend of playmaking and ability to score downhill could allow him to contribute from day one. To get such a player toward the back end of the first-round is a massive positive, and it speaks volumes to the depth of this draft class.