The Minnesota Timberwolves are showing veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. just how much he means to the franchise, as the two sides close in on a two-year contract extension worth $22 million, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
His arrival has helped the team unlock its potential and hold the top spot in the Western Conference for most of the season. Fans should be thrilled that management is committed to keeping this group intact going forward. Conley is averaging 10.6 points while shooting a blistering 44.2 percent on 3-point attempts to go with 6.4 assists per contest.
After 55 games, it is obvious the Timberwolves are a legitimate force in the league. A lack of recent high-stakes success and the existence of the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers will probably deny them the chance to enter the postseason as favorites in the West, but the future looks bright.
Anthony Edwards is the face of the franchise, Karl-Anthony Towns is an All-Star second option and Rudy Gobert is the best rim protector in the NBA. The underrated Conley cannot be overlooked, however. He is the linchpin that head coach Chris Finch needed to bring this talented squad together. Cohesion was a major concern when Gobert was paired with Towns, but the chemistry is flowing in Minneapolis.
Mike Conley Jr. deserves a ton of credit for the Wolves achieving that essential intangible. The former All-Star has been a valued contributor and leader for a long time, so it only makes sense for him to continue being justly rewarded. He can now move forward in this landmark season without worrying about his future.
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