CHICAGO – Most of the June draft's best prospects didn't attend the NBA draft combine in May, but Tom Thibodeau, Timberwolves coach/president of basketball operations, General Manager Scott Layden and most of the team's scouting and front-office staff did.
A month after the end of the regular season, Thibodeau has shifted toward his president's job, diving into draft preparations at a Chicago west-side gym for what is being called one of the best classes in years.
"Great draft," Thibodeau said, looking relaxed, happy and in his element with executives and coaches from all 30 teams under one roof.