The Minnesota Timberwolves are in a tough spot, roster-building wise, moving forward given how much money they have tied up to their core four of Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Rudy Gobert, and Jaden McDaniels. For better or for worse, they are wedded to this quartet, which isn't the worst idea in the world given that they just made it to this past year's Western Conference Finals. But on the night of the 2024 NBA Draft, the Timberwolves were very aggressive, sensing that they had their man on the board in Rob Dillingham so they went out and traded for him.

The price was steep; the Timberwolves are giving up an unprotected 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for the draft rights to Dillingham. But it's no secret that the Timberwolves are looking to draft their point guard of the future. And it's hard to fault them for seeing the long-term potential of Dillingham, the Kentucky product, and fans and pundits are well-pleased with their draft-night maneuver to get the 19-year old guard.

“I'm afraid of the Timberwolves receiving the draft rights of rob dillingham😭. Thats a scary team man.” – @IKSTXTS

“Rob Dillingham and Anthony Edwards in the same backcourt. 🙀 Timberwolves will be dangerous.”  – @allUKball

“The Timberwolves got cooked by Memphis' size in the playoffs and promptly traded for Rudy Gobert. The Timberwolves got cooked by the dynamic Kyrie/Luka backcourt in the playoffs and promptly traded up for Rob Dillingham. Tim Connelly likes to solve problems in big ways.” – @JVSwaps

A backcourt of Rob Dillingham and Anthony Edwards would give the Timberwolves some unmatched swagger night-in, night-out. The two will be coming for their opponents' heads on every single night, they are never afraid of the moment, and they are so audacious in the shots that they take while having the talent to back up this confidence. Be very excited, Timberwolves fans.

Timberwolves get their Mike Conley successor

Of course, entering next season, Conley should still be the Timberwolves' starting point guard. But at 36 years of age, he doesn't have plenty of time left as an impact player. The Timberwolves have been linked to young point guards, such as Darius Garland, as a result in preparation for the inevitable Conley decline and retirement. But now, they have their man in Rob Dillingham.

Dillingham, at present, does not project to be a playmaker in Conley's mold. But Dillingham is only 19, and he made plenty of strides as a passer in his lone season at Kentucky. It's not a stretch to say that, under Conley's mentorship, Dillingham should become an even better floor general.

But Dillingham's shot-making and shot-creating ability is what separates him from other guards in his class. He has that jitterbug energy to him whenever he dribbles the basketball, and he looks like he has a bit of Tyrese Maxey in his game.

Both are Kentucky products, and Kentucky guards typically blossom into long-term keepers in the NBA. This could only bode well for the Timberwolves. His 6'2 frame may end up being cause for concern on defense, but the Timberwolves have the infrastructure to hide whatever deficiencies he may have on that end of the floor.