Once Nickeil Alexander-Walker signed with the Hawks this offseason, many pointed to Terrence Shannon Jr. as the guy who could take most of his minutes from the Timberwolves' roster. Fewer people mentioned Jaylen Clark despite his being able to replicate Alexander-Walker’s defensive abilities.
Both Shannon Jr. and Clark should be in the Wolves' rotation come October 22 when the Timberwolves take on the Trail Blazers in the regular season opener.
Jaylen Clark is the best defender off the Wolves' bench
Turning 24 today (October 13), Clark has scored just a total of two points in two preseason outings.