Terrence Shannon Jr. makes Summer League statement Timberwolves can't ignore

Terrence Shannon Jr. is living up to the hype at Summer League—and is a clear cut above the competition.

Oklahoma City Thunder v Minnesota Timberwolves - Game Three | David Berding/GettyImagesWhen the Minnesota Timberwolves selected Terrence Shannon Jr., the general response was that they landed one of the biggest steals of the 2024 NBA Draft. The former Illinois Fighting Illini star was a record-breaking player in college, but had fallen to No. 27 overall.

Though his minutes were limited as a rookie, Shannon is proving at the 2025 Summer League that he's ready to step up and replace Nickeil Alexander-Walker.

Minnesota made efforts to keep its core together, re-signing Julius Randle and Naz…