When the Timberwolves acquired Juancho Hernangomez from the Nuggets, the hope was that he would be a stretch-four that would fit right in Minnesota’s offense.
Through nine games, things have gone according to plan.
In nine games since being traded to Minnesota, Hernangomez is shooting 20-for-43 from deep, hitting on 46.5% of his 3-pointers — a mark that ranks eighth among all NBA players who are attempting four or more 3-pointers during that stretch.
In 34 games with the Nuggets prior to being traded to Minnesota, Hernangomez was shooting just 25% from the 3-point line.
So, why the sudden improvement?