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Timberwolves putting more on rookie point guard Jonny Flynn’s plate

Posted by GameSetMatch on October 15th, 2009

It appears the Timberwolves are making progress in Kurt Rambis’ classroom.

The first-year Wolves coach often has said his top priority this season is to educate players on his system and what it takes to become an NBA contender.

After two weeks of practice and two exhibition games, Rambis is ready to put his teaching to work. Rookie point guard Jonny Flynn and his backup, two-year veteran Ramon Sessions, will have more freedom to call the team’s plays — a sign of confidence that starts with tonight’s exhibition game against Chicago at Target Center.

The move has a significant impact on Flynn, who will get most of the minutes in running the Wolves’ offense this season.

“Jonny is getting a greater grasp of what I want out there on the floor,” Rambis said of Flynn.


Click here to read the full article – By Ray Richardson of Pioneer Press



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