Jarrett Culver, the sixth overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2019 NBA Draft, admitted that there's a lot of pressure to perform well as the team's top pick.
The Texas Tech product was one of the top prospects ahead of the 2019 NBA Draft. He spent two seasons with the team and in his sophomore year, the 6-foot-7 guard put up 18.5 points per game, 6.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.4 steals. These numbers were a clear indication that he's ready to go pro. He's enjoying his first few months in Minnesota thus far. Though he admits to feeling the pressure to perform up to expectations.
“It’s been good, it’s a lot of love out there,” Culver said as he referred to Minnesota, per Max Hengst of the Daily Toreader. “They’re excited for the season and, you know, I’m their number one draft pick out there, so there’s a lot on my shoulders but I’m excited for the season.”
He singled out the Timberwolves fans who have shown him love and support. In return, he wants to give his best, help the team win, and honor the city.
“(The fans) have been great,” Culver said. “They show nothing but support and, you know, they just show a lot of love (in Minnesota). They’re excited to see what I can do and, you know, I want to give them everything I can give.”
Culver will be joining the young Wolves squad with the core of Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins, Josh Okogie, among others. It's a team filled with young talent that seemingly needs a few more tweaks to become a playoff squad. Time can only tell if Culver is indeed the missing piece. But there's no doubt that he has all the tools to succeed.
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