Enrique Freeman

[Zips1991]

Enrique was active with the Timberwolves last game but didn't play. He's active again tonight, against his former team, and Minnesota is currently up by about 30 so he may see some time in the 4th quarter. 

[Zips1991]

28 minutes ago, Zips1991 said:

Enrique was active with the Timberwolves last game but didn't play. He's active again tonight, against his former team, and Minnesota is currently up by about 30 so he may see some time in the 4th quarter. 

He did end up playing 3 minutes tonight but didn't record any notable stats.

[Let'sGoZips94]

Someone rescue him from Minnesota. Please. 

[Zips1991]

Minnesota has several players out tonight for rest and minor injuries, so I'd expect Enrique may see some time tonight also.

[MDZip]

8 hours ago, Zips1991 said:

Minnesota has several players out tonight for rest and minor injuries, so I'd expect Enrique may see some time tonight also.

Nope. 🥺

[Zips1991]

10 hours ago, MDZip said:

Nope. 🥺

Didn't happen, even though they were down 20 or more for basically the entire 4th quarter. 😑

[Let'sGoZips94]

 

Damn you Minnesota. 

[1981 grad]

Minnesota is locked into the 6th playoff position so I would think that they would rest some of the started and maybe Freeman would get some court time.

[Zippy87]

 

Enrique should play next game! 😂

[Zippy87]

Enrique is already getting some run tonight. 4 points in 5 minutes. 

[Zips1991]

37 minutes ago, Zippy87 said:

Enrique is already getting some run tonight. 4 points in 5 minutes. 

9 points and 3 rebounds at halftime in 12 minutes played. 

[Zips1991]

1 hour ago, Zips1991 said:

9 points and 3 rebounds at halftime in 12 minutes played. 

Finished with 13 points (career high) and 7 rebounds in 26 minutes. 

[Zippy87]

He played well overall. Along with the 13/7 he also had 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. His +/- of 25 led the team. 

Edited April 13 by Zippy87

[Zips1991]

10 hours ago, Zippy87 said:

He played well overall. Along with the 13/7 he also had 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. His +/- of 25 led the team. 

Hopefully this will keep him on the radar for another two-way deal (at the very least) next year. I believe players can sign two-way deals their first three years in the NBA. After that, things may get harder for him. But if he can land in a good spot for next year, where he can get some real playing time, he can prove himself and get a full-time contract.

Edited April 13 by Zips1991

[1981 grad]

30 minutes ago, Zips1991 said:

Hopefully this will keep him on the radar for another two-way deal (at the very least) next year. I believe players can sign two-way deals their first three years in the NBA. After that, things may get harder for him. But if he can land in a good spot for next year, where he can get some real playing time, he can prove himself and get a full-time contract.

I know many on this board blame the Timberwolves.  I do not.  I watched several of his games and he is a good g League player but did not stand out.  He plays the wing and was just not the impact player like he was at Akron.  He needs to improve his 3 point shot, develop moves to the basket, and also get stronger to compete at the NBA level.  His last few games where he was averaging a double double show that he was improving.  It will be interesting if he gets another 2 way.

[kreed5120]

34 minutes ago, 1981 grad said:

I know many on this board blame the Timberwolves.  I do not.  I watched several of his games and he is a good g League player but did not stand out.  He plays the wing and was just not the impact player like he was at Akron.  He needs to improve his 3 point shot, develop moves to the basket, and also get stronger to compete at the NBA level.  His last few games where he was averaging a double double show that he was improving.  It will be interesting if he gets another 2 way.

 

It doesn't help he's playing out of position. He's being asked to play on the perimeter, which wasn't what made him impactful at Akron.

 

I understand NBA size makes it impractical for him to play him at the 5 unless it's situational. It's just going to be challenging for him to make the NBA long-term (5+ year career) if he's being asked to play SF or stretch 4. He's hindered by the fact he's not 2-3 inches taller.

[Zippy87]

1 hour ago, 1981 grad said:

I know many on this board blame the Timberwolves.  I do not.  I watched several of his games and he is a good g League player but did not stand out.  He plays the wing and was just not the impact player like he was at Akron.  He needs to improve his 3 point shot, develop moves to the basket, and also get stronger to compete at the NBA level.  His last few games where he was averaging a double double show that he was improving.  It will be interesting if he gets another 2 way.

 

He shot 34% from 3 this season in the G League - not elite, but solid. Iowa had him play the 5, 4, and 3 at different times this season, and he seemed to be most comfortable and effective at the 4. That's my biggest beef with Minnesota - they never really let him get comfortable in one spot this season.

 

I do agree he has a long way to go if teams view him as a 3 in the NBA. His best shot IMO is finding a team who will let him develop as a stretch four. He's a bit undersized there, but I think he can overcome that with his motor.