The only man standing between the Minnesota Timberwolves and a skilled dominance at the powerhouse center position is the injury-prone Karl-Anthony Towns who has been out of the game since early March due to his meniscus injury. Whereas the likes of the Rudy Gobert together with the Anthony Edwards were most expected to fill the gap, the fresh face which so far has had its own air of surprise is that of Naz Reid. Can Naz Reid replace Malik Monk as the unexpected hero to lead the Timberwolves through this challenging time? That’s the question on everyone’s minds as Reid continues to dazzle on the court.
Can Naz Reid replace Malik Monk from Louisville?
Last night Jo is the prime example of the old I-have-nothing-better-to-do as she watched the team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers closely. The score-sheets were not her only prizewinner while watching it. The proof is her 31-point, 11-rebound double-double that culminated in the team’s victory. This being his first-ever 30-point double-double is what really encourages him to strive for greater accomplishments in the future. Then, Towns explicitly recommends Reid for Sixth Man of the Year honor, which will undoubtedly spread Reid’s fame.
Prior to the injury, Reid was already a reliable scorer, accumulating 12.3 points per match. Given that his teammate Towns is injured, though, he has stepped up even more, scoring an average of 18.9 points per game in the last 15 games. He has also necessarily improved his shooting percentages and currently maintains a 48.2% field goal rate and surprisingly a 44% from beyond the arc.
Nailing his takeoff spot to the fuel gauge, Reid is cruising down the home stretch towards the Sixth Man’s jacket. However, his rivals out there are Monk, Powell, and Portis who have gained momentum and will be tough to beat. Nevertheless, Real Reid might be named the best basketball player ever. The fact that he often had those big-key moments when he was needed made a difference and establishing the trend for our continued impressive performance.
Monk should worry Reid, and probably after his stunning 39-point game against the Wolves, he should be considered as the biggest trial for this one. If Reid can be the one who can confront Monk’s ascendancy, then no one can stop him. His triumphs are not only expressed through numbers, he turns himself into a real player of the team essential element.
With the Sixth Man of the Year award nomination getting intense, Reid still seems to be a hidden treasure, one that may just dump the expectations and write his name down as the award winner. Whatever the outcome, his way will be forever engraved in the story of the Timberwolves and the NBA. For this reason, he is a crucial part of the lineage of the NBA.
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