The Teague Vs Rubio Debate
The trade that sent Ricky Rubio to the Utah Jazz this off-season was a shock for some, a relief for others and sure reminder that Tom Thibodeau is building this team the way he desires. Thibs, Scott Layden and the Timberwolves front office followed this move up just hours later, signing former Indiana Pacers Guard Jeff Teague to a 3-year, 57 million dollar contract.
The move had mixed reactions shuttering through the fan base.
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Some believe Teague will bring the shooting touch Rubio so sorely lacked, others think Rubio's passing ability and leadership will not be fulfilled to the same level by Teague.
The basic statistics tell a similar story. Teague scores better and more efficiently than his counterpart – 15.3PPG on 44/36/87 shooting splits compared to Rubio's 11.1PPG on 40/30/89 shooting – while Rubio is a much more efficient passer and floor general – 9.1 assists and 2.6 turnovers per game compared to Teague's 7.8 assists with 2.6 turnovers per game.
The style of basketball Minnesota are looking to play is a big reason why Thibodeau has casted Ricky Rubio aside in favour of Teague.
Ball movement, drive and kick and pick and roll will all feature heavily in the Timberwolves offensive schemes this year, Teague is capable of being the initiator or the kick out 3 point option on all these plays.
Teague is a great player driving and looking to score or create for others, and shoots just under 38% on catch and shoot threes. Rubio may be a wizard when it comes to making others better, but his offensive deficiencies when it comes to shooting hinder the space that stars Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and now Jimmy Butler need to execute their ball dominant play.
Ricky Rubio was a fine servant of the Minnesota Timberwolves, underrated by many but truly loved by most. Rubio will be missed in the Twin Cities, but his replacement Jeff Teague may be a upgrade when it comes to a winning style of play, and we as fans can't wait to see if the new look Timberwolves can acquire those wins.
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The basic statistics tell a similar story. Teague scores better and more efficiently than his counterpart – 15.3PPG on 44/36/87 shooting splits compared to Rubio's 11.1PPG on 40/30/89 shooting – while Rubio is a much more efficient passer and floor general – 9.1 assists and 2.6 turnovers per game compared to Teague's 7.8 assists with 2.6 turnovers per game.
The style of basketball Minnesota are looking to play is a big reason why Thibodeau has casted Ricky Rubio aside in favour of Teague.
Ball movement, drive and kick and pick and roll will all feature heavily in the Timberwolves offensive schemes this year, Teague is capable of being the initiator or the kick out 3 point option on all these plays.
Teague is a great player driving and looking to score or create for others, and shoots just under 38% on catch and shoot threes. Rubio may be a wizard when it comes to making others better, but his offensive deficiencies when it comes to shooting hinder the space that stars Karl-Anthony Towns, Andrew Wiggins and now Jimmy Butler need to execute their ball dominant play.
Ricky Rubio was a fine servant of the Minnesota Timberwolves, underrated by many but truly loved by most. Rubio will be missed in the Twin Cities, but his replacement Jeff Teague may be a upgrade when it comes to a winning style of play, and we as fans can't wait to see if the new look Timberwolves can acquire those wins.
Article from Jake Paynting for The Howl In The Trees
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