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Immaturity issue with T-Wolves center

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The scouting report on new 7-foot Timberwolves center David Harrison, signed as a free agent, is that skill isn't an issue, but immaturity is.

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October 15, 2008  07:41 AM ET

I would start Madsen over Harrison period.

October 15, 2008  08:17 AM ET

I don't know about this team but immaturity is an under statement. The team is too young w/ no veteran leadership. Lots of athleticism but don't have leaders to put the team together. This team looks like a team that can win all the streetball in the world.

October 15, 2008  10:08 AM ET

He's immature at 26? That doesn't bode well for McHale or the T-Wolves. BTW, would it have been too much trouble to give us a picture of Harrison (you know, the guy the story is about)?

October 15, 2008  10:34 AM ET

Skilled but immature? Doesn't that describe about 30% of the NBA?

October 15, 2008  10:38 AM ET

The guy gets suspended on a monthly basis for getting high and somehow it's news that he may not be the most responsible guy ever....WOW stop the presses on that newsflash.

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October 15, 2008  11:33 AM ET

are the twolves still in the league?

October 15, 2008  02:53 PM ET

The T-Wolves had the opportunity to draft a center, and instead they fell victim to Chris Paul Syndrome. That's the condition that makes teams think that a point guard is their answer. Minnesota will not be alone in finding out the truth.

October 15, 2008  03:26 PM ET

Isn't this what the D League is for? For guys that have the physicall talent but have not developed the skills or maturity to use it?

October 15, 2008  03:35 PM ET

Did the Wolves keep Araujo?

October 15, 2008  04:36 PM ET

Just let him play...and fine him when he acts up, dont mess with a immature kids money!! ;) lol

October 15, 2008  04:48 PM ET
QUOTE(#3):

He's immature at 26? That doesn't bode well for McHale or the T-Wolves. BTW, would it have been too much trouble to give us a picture of Harrison (you know, the guy the story is about)?

I agree. At this age (I'm 26 as well) immaturity is not something that we are supposed to be associated with. To my understanding his contract isn't guaranteed and it's a one year deal but it's still wasn't smart of the T-Wolves to bring him in.

October 15, 2008  09:57 PM ET
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Skilled but immature? Doesn't that describe about 30% of the NBA?

Good call, although at 30% you might be understating it.

October 15, 2008  10:00 PM ET
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The T-Wolves had the opportunity to draft a center, and instead they fell victim to Chris Paul Syndrome. That's the condition that makes teams think that a point guard is their answer. Minnesota will not be alone in finding out the truth.

Didn't they TWolves then 'attempt' to rectify it by trading for Kevin Love to play at the 4 beside Big Al at 5?

Or are you talking about something else Hollywood? You have lost me there mate.

You suggesting that they should have taken Lopez in the draft?

October 16, 2008  06:57 AM ET

I rather have Mchale play as the starting center.....

October 16, 2008  12:21 PM ET

Why is this even a thread? at least tell us the reasoning behind this assumption

 
October 16, 2008  03:09 PM ET

immature? alot of these guys are still in their early or mid 20s. how much more mature can they be? look at Monta Ellis and his moped. look at Sheed and Stoudemire and their drugs. the detroit-pacers brawl, the nuggets-knicks brawl... harrison is immature?

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