Terrence Shannon Jr. Dominant in Timberwolves' NBA Summer League Win

Terrence Shannon Jr. does not belong in the NBA Summer League. To borrow a phrase from Chicago Bulls color commentator and NBA vet Stacey King describing prime Derrick Rose: “Too big, too fast, too strong.”

The 6-foot-6, 216-pound Shannon arguably embodies that phrase even more so than the former MVP Rose. Shannon’s physical prowess is simply unmatched in Las Vegas – and that was clear throughout his 24-point, seven-rebound, three-assist performance Saturday night.Shannon, a former All-American at Illinois, led his Minnesota Timberwolves squad to their second win in as many outings of Summer League ball – this time a 94-83 triumph over the Denver Nuggets.

Although Shannon wasn’t exactly a pinnacle of efficiency from the field (8-for-19), he was impressive – especially considering his high usage rate – in avoiding a single turnover on the game. And although Shannon did much of his work from beyond the arc Saturday (five threes), he still managed to add a highlight-reel jam to cap off his night late in the fourth quarter.