Britt Robson/On The Ball posts the first part of his Wolves season recap: 
But make no mistake: Minnesota will never be a viable playoff contender
without a staunch big men to take the defensive pressure off the team’s
two best players, Al Jefferson and Ryan Gomes. A steady diet of
postseason games has reminded me what it takes to be an elite NBA team:
A bonafide superstar, a demi-star, knowledgeable role players, and
capable team defense. It is possible–not quite probable–that
Jefferson is a budding superstar. Gomes is certainly a knowledgeable
role player who can find a niche on most any ballclub. But put them on
the court together at center and power forward and you cannot defend in
a playoff-worthy manner.
 
 
 
 
In its "Best of the Twin Cities" issue, City Pages names Al Jefferson the best Wolves player. 
In short, he figures to be one of the best interior scorers in the
league for years to come. With Jefferson signed through 2013, the
Wolves are a reliable perimeter shooter away from respectability, if
not outright contention. Personnel matters, of course, are out of
Jefferson’s hands. But let’s not take for granted what skilled hands
they are.
 
 
 
The NBA is always looking for new, talented ball players. They’ll go to
any corner of the globe to find one. The influx of foreign-based
players started in Europe, but now, more and more scouts are traveling
even further for a look at the NBA’s fastest growing market.
 
"It’s absolutely a global game now and if you can get a country like
China involved in the NBA, it can only help our game," Minnesota
Timberwolves Assistant General Manager Fred Hoiberg said. "It’s an
exciting time," he added.