NBA Draft 2011: The Timberwolves' Big Questions

The Timberwolves could learn a lot from The Rolling Stones. It takes a special talent to bring two people of similar stature, age and ability together to form a successful team. The "Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World" has done this successfully for over 50 years.

Guitarists Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood have mastered what they like to call "the ancient art of weaving" where they bounce and weave the rhythm and lead guitar together so that the average listener does not know who is playing what part.

The Timberwolves will have to essentially do the same if they decide to go with a Derrick Williams/Michael Beasley lineup. Whoever will be coaching the organization will have to figure out how to blend these two young talents together.

Here is a look at the other questions that will need to be answered if the Wolves take the Arizona star. 

1. Can Kevin Love Play Center?

If David Kahn's mad scientist plans work out and none of his proposed trades do, then the NBA's leading rebounder may end up at center.

This could cause some problems for the team because they are already poor defensively, and Love is undersized compared to centers like Dwight Howard and Andrew Bynum. This lineup may add another scorer, but it also may not be the right medicine for the team's problems.

2. Will Beasley's Ego Be Able to Take Shared Playing Time?

Beasley seemed to mature during his first season in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. He turned in to a dependable number two option for the team. And he seems to like it in Minny.

An intriguing option would be to have the former Kansas State player as a sixth man to provide some scoring punch off the bench. Williams and Beasley will have to figure out the forward playing spot better than Love and Jefferson tried to do a few seasons ago.

3. Is Williams a 3 or a 4?

This seems to be one of the biggest questions of the draft. The Wolves need a stopper, and while Williams is certainly energetic, he could struggle against the quicker SF's like LeBron James and Kevin Durant.

4. What About Defense?

Who will plug the hole in the paint? Love and Beasley can shoot and rebound, but they struggle against bigger frontcourts.

5. Is Kurt Rambis the Right Man for the Job?

No.

With the team getting young but decidely more exciting the Timberwolves need a coach to match the attitude. The Rambis triangle scheme has failed miserably.

The team needs someone who can work and develop young players and give the team a winning attitude. Larry Brown, anyone?

6. Who Is the Odd Man Out?

The team will have to make some cuts in order to shuffle and deal to put the final touches on this year's lineup.

Jonny Flynn is a likely candidate. The Syracuse point guard has fallen out of favor with the team and with the arrival of Ricky Rubio has seemingly become irrelevant.

7. Who Will Step Up in to a Leadership Role?

One would hope that Kevin Love would use some of the leadership he gained from his Team USA experience this summer to guide the team.

There are rumblings that he wants out of Minnesota, but a Williams pick might provide the right incentive from him to stick around. This is the key to the Wolves success next year.

Who will step up, change the locker room attitude and commit themselves to making sure each player is dedicated to winning? 

8. Will This Sell Tickets?

Short answer, yes.

This is the most buzz surrounding the team in years. While adding Williams to the lineup may create more questions than it answers, it provides a semblance of hope for the future and maybe a few more sellouts at Target Center.