Should Jared Terrell Make the 2018-2019 Minnesota Timberwolves Roster on a Full Time Basis?
After signing a two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves at the beginning of the Summer, Jared Terrell spent his time playing in the 2018 Summer League with the team. In his first Summer League game with Minnesota, Jared Terrell had five points (2-9 FG), three rebounds, and two steals in 17 minutes of playing time.
Secondly, the former URI shooting guard was the best player on the basketball court in the Timberwolves' second Summer League game against the Toronto Raptors. In 19 minutes, Terrell totaled 13 points (6-9 FG), two rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one turnover. Then, Terrell scored 13 points (5-13 FG and 2-2 FT), grabbed five rebounds, turned the ball over once, and made a steal in his 19 minutes of time on the basketball court.
In Minnesota's first game in the Summer League tournament began, the Weymouth native had an unlucky shooting night in 19 minutes of game time, totaling four points while going 2-10 from the field. While playing really solid defense against the Pistons, he grabbed five rebounds, dishing out two assists, and forcing one turnover on defense.
Finally, in Minnesota's consolation game in the loser's bracket of the tournament, the wing had 11 points (5-9 FG), five rebounds, two assists, three turnovers, and one steal.
Aside from Keita Bates-Diop, there was no other Timberwolves player that excelled to the level that Terrell did. In my eyes, Josh Okogie was severely overrated by many people, including the Summer League broadcast teams and his jump shot left something to be desired. Terrell looked like the first round NBA draft pick throughout the large majority of his time in Las Vegas and Okogie looked like the undrafted player. Much like former URI teammate Hassan Martin, the wing put on a highlight reel throughout the Summer with a bunch of flashy dunks and silky-smooth shot-making.
Even though he was forced to play at point guard for most of the Summer and not at shooting guard or small forward (like he is suited for), Terrell made the most of his playing time. In his time at his normal wing positions, the Weymouth native showed off his brilliance. When he had a rough shooting night, he still made a memorable impact with his defense and hustle.
If Minnesota management knows what they are doing and want to win big, I expect Jared Terrell to be on the team's NBA roster soon.
