It looks like the T-Wolves are trying to strengthen their team. This could be a great signing if Gill decides to stop being lazy and actually play hard. He has the potential to be a bonafide #2 or #3 scorer and defensive stopper, and he's versatile. http://espn.go.com/nba/news/2002/0925/1436904.html <i>Wolves reel in Gill, re-sign Trent -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS -- Kendall Gill, a 34-year-old swingman who has played 12 seasons in the NBA, signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Timberwolves also completed details of forward Gary Trent's contract. Minnesota has 13 players under contract, with center Loren Woods and second-round pick Marcus Taylor still unsigned. Gill, 6-foot-5, played last season with the Miami Heat. He averaged 5.7 points on 38.4 percent shooting with 2.8 rebounds in 21.7 minutes. "Kendall gives use depth at a couple of positions,'' said Kevin McHale, vice president of basketball operations. "He is an athletic veteran player who will help us a both ends of the court.'' Gill, a 1990 first-round pick from Illinois, has averaged 14.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.67 steals in 814 games.</i>
I think he's a little too old to be a stopper, but if healthy he should help their team. They've been hurting at the 2 since Sealy died.
Isn't there an age limit on saying a player has potential? I hope we're still not saying Kelvin has potential when he is 34.
I think we should throw an offer at Loren Woods. He could be a good backup if we ever decide to trade Cato.
Gill = averagae to below average player Trent = average player These moves don't really "help" the TWolves IMO. This doesn't get them out of the 1st round and doesn't make KG happy about their prospects. Talent wise, a healthy and on the same page Rocket squad is better and are just as close as moving into the second round of the playoffs as the TWolves.
