Mike Conley's declining play has (rightfully) been a key talking point of the Minnesota Timberwolves' season. The 38-year-old point guard is averaging 19.3 minutes, 5.3 points, 2 rebounds, and 3.3 assists on 36.1/36.8/93.1 shooting splits. Notably, his minutes, points, rebounds, and assists are all career lows.
Listen, it's easy to criticize Conley, and his lack of shot creation is certainly a flaw. Nevertheless, Conley's high-IQ play is still a clear positive. His playmaking and basketball IQ help stabilize the Wolves' offense. This skill set allows Conley to continue to earn the trust of head coach Chris Finch.