A piece away from mediocracy

Each day up until the NBA Draft on Thursday, June 25, I will be taking control of an NBA franchise to select its next star (it seems in this classes case, its next seventh man).

6. Minnesota Timberwolves — Jonny Flynn, G, Syracuse

Call me crazy, but the ghost of Kevin Garnett is finally fading in the Twin Cities.

Though I haven't necessarily agreed with most of the T-Wolves' moves recently, I believe they're putting a good core of young talent together. I'm not giving up on Randy Foye, Al Jefferson is a monster in the paint and Kevin Love should excel with the attention Jefferson attracts.

But Minnesota is lacking personality, leadership and—to be honest—some balls.

Many experts place Ricky Rubio on a pedestal. Not me, though. I think Flynn is the best point in the class, and maybe the second-best player in the draft. Flynn's cockiness should not be excused.

After watching more than a handful of Syracuse games this year, it became difficult to ignore Flynn's consistent demeanor. No matter the situation, the sophomore guard never showed nerves. He was always ready to take control. Adding Flynn gives the Timberwolves something they desperately need. Again with the balls. Flynn would also push Foye to the two-guard where he can be utilized much more efficiently.

Offensively, Flynn's quickness is his largest asset. Reminds me of a young Baron Davis.

Flynn's one question mark is his defense. Teams don't really know because of his time spent in Syracuse Head Coach Jim Boeheim's 2-3 zone defense. It was tough for Flynn to prove he's a serviceable man-to-man defender during his time at Syracuse.

Another knock on Flynn is his size. A six-foot, 200-pound frame is beginning to seem small compared to the bigger ball-handlers of the game today.

The T-Wolves need a leader to help the organization take a step toward the postseason. Flynn is the guy who could bring it all together.