Timberwolves' Nickeil Alexander-Walker replacement is already showing out

Guangzhou Loong-Lions v Minnesota Timberwolves | David Berding/GettyImagesAfter Nickeil Alexander-Walker signed with the Atlanta Hawks in free agency, many wondered how the Minnesota Timberwolves would be able to replace his well-rounded production. The Wolves opted to bank on internal growth with Terrence Shannon Jr., Jaylen Clark, and Rob Dillingham. However, it was always clear that Shannon was the primary replacement.

Shannon didn't play much as a rookie, averaging 10.6 minutes and 4.5 points through 32 games. In the minutes that Shannon did play, though, he thrived. Most notably, he earned minutes in the last three games of the Western Conference finals, pouring in 35 points, including…