If you haven't read the Basketball Notes column in today's Globe, there's an interesting tidbit out of Minnesota about Al's 1 dimensional game.
Al Jefferson continues to put up impressive numbers for the Timberwolves, but much like his old Atlanta backcourt mate, Rivers, Minnesota coach Randy Wittman wants to see some of that same excellence carry over to the other end of the floor. "Offensively, he's so talented," Wittman said. "But I've told him what he needs to do is to transfer some of that to the defensive end. That has got to be the next step he has to take if he's going to be an elite player in this league." Wittman was unaware Friday that his team owner, Glen Taylor, had given the coach a vote of confidence in the local paper, telling the Star Tribune that the team is on a three-year plan and Wittman isn't going anywhere. At least not now. "Doc was in the same position last year," Wittman said of Rivers. "You just keep working every day. It's all part of the job."
One thing we all can agree upon, as much as we have loved the offensive display this year, it's the defense that has won the games (except for last night!!).