Shelvin Mack Update - Minnesota Timberwolves
Via The Minnesota Timberwolves:
After the first group cleared the Life Time Fitness Training
Center, six prospects hit the floor to conclude the initial workout
process in Minneapolis. Oregon's Mike Dunigan, Hofstra's Charles
Jenkins, Butler's Mack, Georgia's Travis Leslie, Kansas' Josh
Selby, and Maryland's Jordan Williams were all in
attendance.
Williams and Dunigan mainly worked on the blocks as the only true
frontcourt players. On the perimeter, Jenkins, Mack, Leslie, and
Selby collided for two hours with each player demonstrating unique
skills.
The front office members sitting courtside on Tuesday afternoon
examined a group of combo guards that are attempting to convince
their future employers they are capable of running an NBA team from
the point guard position. Mack made it clear from the opening
minutes of the workout that he is a lead guard.
"I think he is more of a one," Ronzone stated. "We had him on the
US Select Team this summer and he went against Derrick Rose and
those big body guys and played very well. He was pretty impressive
out here today."
The Butler star propelled the Bulldogs to their second straight
appearance in the NCAA Tournament championship game and is a self
proclaimed winner. During the session, Mack hit several perimeter
jumpers from midrange and the NBA 3-point line and was strong with
his dribble. However, he shined on the defensive end, halting
driving attempts and handcuffing his opponent. Mack is supremely
confident after competing against Derrick Rose, Chauncey Billups,
Rajon Rondo, and Russell Westbrook at the World Championship
training camp last year.
Mack believes he is ready to take the next step, "It's a tough
position, every night you're going to have to go against someone
tough, but it's the type of challenge I'm looking forward to and I
can't wait for it."
