Chris Finch breaks down ‘pretty easy’ role he wants Rob Dillingham to play on the Timberwolves next season

Chris Finch says Rob Dillingham is ‘a really good passer’ and that’s the ‘type of player’ the Minnesota Timberwolves need

One Timberwolves player who could take a big step forward this season is Rob Dillingham.

Dillingham played just 10.5 minutes per game last season in 45 contests, averaging 4.5 points and 2.0 assists.

Dillingham should get more minutes this season as he projects to be the Timberwolves backup point guard.

Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch talked about Dillingham’s improvement and noted that his passing is something he wants to see him lean into this season.

“It’s mostly good. A lot of good, some stuff to work on. The formula for Rob’s pretty easy.

“Create pace, get to the paint, create for your teammates, be ready to make shots off the ball, particularly when you’re playing out there alongside guys like Julius and Ant who are going to have the ball in their hands a lot.

“And keep it simple and use your speed, which is what we need you to do and what you have naturally comes to you. And he’s such a really good passer.

“He had nine assists the other day. And he just has to keep playing like that. And that’s the type of player we really need.”

Rob Dillingham will have a much bigger role with the Minnesota Timberwolves in his sophomore season.

Mike Conley is entering the end of his career so it’s time for Dillingham to show that he can be the future point guard for the Timberwolves.

The 20-year-old guard showed tremendous potential during Summer League with his speed, ability to break down defenses, scoring ability and his creativity as a playmaker.

However, during his rookie season he didn’t shoot the three well, had turnover issues and defensive lapses which limited his playing time.

But with the Timberwolves losing Nickeil Alexander-Walker and having a quiet offseason, all arrows point to Dillingham getting a heavier workload this season.

He will have to get through the growing pains, but he will have a big opportunity to solidify his spot in the Timberwolves rotation.