Jonah Ballow Answers My Question on Timberwolves.Com Regarding Corey Brewer!

Hello Timberwolves lovers. Recently the official site of the Minnesota Timberwolves asked for fans to ask questions on anything regarding Timberwolves.

I just posted an article on Corey Brewer's return, and I drawn up a very nice comparison between Corey Brewer and Trevor Ariza.

Trevor Ariza was a perfect role player for the L.A Lakers, providing athleticism and three-point shooting with a knack for defending and stealing.

Since the Bleacher Report Timberwolves fan community liked the comparison between Ariza and Brewer, I decided to make that my official question, and was absolutely surprised that they answered my question.

Here's the link to Corey Brewer's return.

Here's the link to NBA.com of all five questions.

Matthew (College Park, Georgia): I have a very interesting question. Phil Jackson's right hand man Kurt Rambis is known for player development right? So is it fair that Kurt Rambis could develop Corey Brewer into a "Trevor Ariza" type of player? Phil Jackson+Trevor Ariza=Kurt Rambis+Corey Brewer???

Jonah Ballow: First of all, I believe Trevor Ariza is a bit overrated. Ariza decided to sign with the Houston Rockets after failing to reach an agreement with the Lakers this offseason.

The versatile forward provided consistent three-point shooting and defense throughout the 2009 Playoffs as Los Angeles captured an NBA Championship. Ariza benefited from playing on a team with two-dynamic scoring options in the starting lineup with Kobe Bryant in the backcourt and Pau Gasol in the frontcourt.

When the opposing defense collapsed on Bryant or Gasol, Ariza found open space from the perimeter. Ariza is a great complimentary-role player for a team on the verge of a championship.

The comparison between Brewer and Ariza is unfair considering Ariza played with such a talented roster last year. Brewer will need time to effectively rehab his surgically repaired knee. I spent time closely watching Brewer in Summer League play and joined him on the Wolves Caravan last month.

Brewer is a young player with a high ceiling of potential in his NBA career. This year, Brewer will be asked to contribute on the defensive side of the floor and finish in the open court. Brewer will have a big impact inside the locker room with his infectious up-beat personality.

I agree that both players have similar physical attributes but at the same time, Brewer will be counted on to produce for an up-and-coming team rather than a contender like Ariza experienced in 2008-09. Hopefully in a couple of years, Brewer will play the complimentary role for a championship team here in Minneapolis for a Rambis-led squad.