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Blake Griffin: A Historic 4-Team Mega Deal

By Wardell

Nov 24, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) battles for position with Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) and forward Darrell Arthur (00) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 24, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) battles for position with Denver Nuggets forward Danilo Gallinari (8) and forward Darrell Arthur (00) in the third quarter at the Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

How this helps the T-Wolves

What they get: Skal Labissiere, ’18 Den. First Rounder and a cond. ’17 Sac. First Rounder

What they lose: Ricky Rubio

It’s no secret that the Timberwolves are arguably the most promising team in the NBA. As is, they have a player at nearly every position who is potentially a  future all-star.

Right now they only have two “problems”: 1.) Ricky Rubio will take crucial minutes away from Kris Dunn, which should be used for development 2.) they lack depth at the power forward position. This trade solves both of their “problems” (on the long list of problems which an NBA team can have these are among the least to worry about, hence the quotations).

By dealing Ricky Rubio, the Timberwolves free up much-needed minutes for rookie Kris Dunn. Dunn has a higher prospective ceiling compared to Rubio, so a trade is exactly what Minnesota needs right now.

In return they get Skal Labissiere, a rookie power forward who, if in the right system, could develop into an all-star.

Between the coaching from Tom Thibodeau and the potential mentoring from Kevin Garnett, Labissiere could develop into a defensive stud who would pair perfectly next to Karl Anthony-Towns.

The Timberwolves also get two future first round picks, and get to celebrate the fact that they can reap the rewards of having a player which would fill the Nuggets need for a point guard (after they trade Mudiay to the Kings).

Next: How this helps the Kings

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