http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/a_gm_on_guard_play_060921.html Just as the cool air makes its not-so-subtle push into the Minnesota fall, one might find him or herself with much towards which to look forward: the fall TV lineup, a chance to debut one's cold-weather garments, or perhaps something that is creeping up with a tad more subtlety than the weather: NBA basketball. It's about that time to discern how a 20-and-6 a night guy (Mike James) and the MVP of the NBA Las Vegas Summer League (Randy Foye) can help KG and the Wolves get back to the playoffs in the 2006-07 campaign. Towards that end, Rob Babcock and his 19 years of NBA management experience are here to get your collective basketball juices flowing. First up, a look at Minnesota's backcourt in our Q&A session with the co-assistant general manager. Trudell: Thanks for being with us, Rob. Let's start with the new guys on campus... Though he had successful stints with various teams in a backup role, last year really marked the first time that Mike James was a full-time starter in the NBA with the Toronto Raptors. We saw what happened with his numbers: 20.3 points, 5.8 dimes and 44.3% from three. Babcock: Mike brings a real element of toughness to your basketball team, besides great offensive skills. He can shoot the three with great range, and he can also put it on the floor, take it to the hole and finish it strong. More importantly, he has the desire and the ability to make big shots when the shot clock is going down. He'll step up and make more than his share. Mike is a very competitive guy, and he wants to win. He is a little older, which I think is good; we can use some leadership and he is a capable leader as well. I think he'll be a very good addition, and will compliment KG very well also. Trudell: While James isn't what you would call a "true" point guard, is he not still quite effective from that position? Babcock: When we made the trade for Mike in Toronto, we knew that he is not a true point guard. He's not your classic, set up the offense, run every play and distribute player. He's certainly capable of distributing the basketball, but he is more of a scorer, and that's what you want him to do. He was often most effective in Toronto when we had Jose Calderon -- more of a true point guard -- at the one, and Mike at the two. They complimented each other very well. Here, Mike will certainly play a lot at the point guard position, but he's also capable of playing the two-guard spot as well. ◆ From: 218.170.216.216 ※ 编辑: jerod 来自: 218.170.216.216 (09/28 01:35)