Coach Chris Finch Gives Effusive Praise To Terrence Shannon Jr.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have a promising group of young players, which includes their 23-year-old superstar Anthony Edwards. Tim Connelly and the rest of the Timberwolves front office have done a great job of building this team from the ground up.
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Among the young players, there are a few standouts who are ready to contribute to the main team. At the 2025 NBA Summer League, Terrence Shannon Jr. has been quite impressive, and he is receiving praise from the Timberwolves' head coach, Chris Finch.
Apr 11, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (00) prepares to play the Brooklyn Nets before the game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn ImagesCredit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
Shannon was a late first-round pick for the Timberwolves in the 2024 NBA Draft. He is proving that he is one of the steals of the Draft, even if he is an older rookie who played multiple years in college. Shannon is older than Edwards, as he is about to turn 25 later this month.
Despite that, Shannon has cemented himself in the Timberwolves rotation, considering Nickeil Alexander-Walker's exit. Shannon has the restless energy that a coach like Finch would love. With what he has seen in the Summer League, Finch feels Shannon is ready to contribute and compete for the main team.
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Finch Praises Shannon For His Summer League Performances
The 2025 NBA Summer League is an opportunity for young players to shine. For the Timberwolves, they have players who are all ready to contribute, and see this Summer League as a chance to break out.
Shannon, Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and Jaylen Clark have all played minutes in the NBA, so it's clear that the Summer League is easier for them. However, Finch wanted to highlight how well Shannon has played due to the potential impact he could have with the primary lineup.
"We all love how he plays with so much force. He's kind of a locomotive out there.He changes the game with his end-to-end play,"Finch said after two Summer League games. "I do think he's a little bit harder on himself. One thing he could probably do is clean up his shot selection a little bit. His three-point shot, but we love that he's committed to it. We're really pleased with that, he's gonna be fine."
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Shannon Could Be Part Of The Regular Season Rotation
With how well he is playing at the NBA Summer League, Shannon could show the willingness to attack the defense with an intense pace. At the same time, he could keep developing as a shooter, which could make him a regular in the Timberwolves' rotation.
Due to him playing his full college eligibility, Shannon has become a more mature player than most young players. He will be crucial for the Timberwolves, as he has the maturity, the energy, and the skill set to contribute.
Finch loves having energetic players, and Shannon could be the player from this NBA Summer League roster to transition well into the roster. Most people know Rob Dillingham and Joan Beringer are the long-term pieces, but Shannon will be the easiest player to integrate.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 14, 2025, where it first appeared.
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