Mike Conley, the Minnesota Timberwolves point guard has been among the most consistent and also the most well-respected players in the league for the entirety of his NBA career which has spanned 16 years. And his move to the Timberwolves brings with it immense possibilities as they make a run for the playoff.
It has also been a hectic time for his family as they comprehend his move to a rival team. While their children are excited at the prospect of supporting a new team, they are also sobered by the realization that he would stay away for longer periods in Minnesota.
But it is more important to focus on the positives he brings to his new team. He has the innate ability to connect both with teammates and other people around him and the team. Other than the intangibles, the 35-year-old remains an exceptional addition to any time.
Mike Conley’s Life At Timberwolves Easier Than Managing Living Away From Family
It is close to two months for Mike Conley with the Timberwolves as the starting point guard for the Wolves. The Timberwolves were in desperate need of someone with Conley’s experience. It has made an offense that much easier for the star threesome of Rudy Gobert, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Towns.
Mike Conley brings with him a peerless reputation, a calm demeanor, and years of leadership behind him. With eighteen games already behind him with the new team, Mike Conley has averaged 13.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.3 steals at an average of 31.2 minutes a game. He also brings with him a vast playoff experience of 73 games.
Edwards says that the team is assured that in Mike Conley they have a floor general capable of making shots at any moment in the game. He is controlled as a player and also keeps teammates on an even keel.
But while it has been one happy union with the Timberwolves, it has been hard for Mike Conley on a personal level. Being separated from his three young sons has meant that most communication with them and his wife has been restricted to FaceTime.
