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Jordan McLaughlin's G-League experience helpful in teaching new players Timberwolves' style

DALLAS — It might sound a little odd for an NBA team, but some of the most effective teachers on the Timberwolves in tutoring the many newcomers in the ways of the team’s system are those who have spent most of their time in the G-League.

Specifically, point guard Jordan McLaughlin has been one of the players helping integrate the newbies into how the Wolves want to play, especially offensively.

“Being a point guard, you’re the coach on the floor,” McLaughlin said. “When coach [Ryan] Saunders puts me out there to run the team and get us organized, I try to do my best to make sure that we get a good look every time down.