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Timberwolves' draft regret grows as ideal Rudy Gobert successor flourishes elsewhere

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The Minnesota Timberwolves' draft strategy of selecting two high upside yet raw big men in Joan Beringer and later Rocco Zikarsky raised eyebrows. On one hand, the Wolves needed to secure a plan for once Rudy Gobert ages out of the timeline. Even with Gobert still in the mix, finding someone who can keep the team afloat during the non-Rudy minutes was a logical priority.

The problem is that developing two raw 18-year-olds is tricky for a team with title aspirations. Personally, I'm fine with one raw prospect; Beringer's upside is undeniable, but I never thought that drafting two was practical.