Minnesota Timberwolves: The case for Jarred Vanderbilt as starting power forward

Jarred Vanderbilt brought defense and energy to a Minnesota Timberwolves frontcourt that sorely needed it. Could he be a starter this year? (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

Now that we have a clear picture of what the Minnesota Timberwolves roster will look like on opening night, it’s time to debate the starting lineup.

To a casual Timberwolves observer or a national audience, Jarred Vanderbilt is not an obvious starter. But for Wolves fans who watched the majority of the 2020-21 season, the case for Vando to start at the 4 isn’t a tough one to make.

Minnesota Timberwolves: The case for Jarred Vanderbilt to start at the 4

Last season, the Timberwolves ranked No. 27 in defensive rebounds…