Timberwolves workout 6 point guards, Evans stands out

Don't be surprised if the Wolves draft Memphis guard Tyreke Evans with the No. 6 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft -- if he's available.

Minnesota scheduled an individual workout with Evans, which is common for a prospect of his caliber (a higher caliber, top 5, top 3 potential) in the weeks leading up to the draft. The Wolves hold the No. 6 pick in Thursday’s draft, and Kahn has said they could trade up as well. These workouts are often carefully orchestrated by the prospects and their agents to ensure that the best possible impression is made.

Instead of working on alone, Evans decided to showcase himself against the group of other potential draftees who were also in Minnesota trying out since Minnesota has the 18th and 28th picks as well.

From JON KRAWCZYNSKI, AP Sports Writer:

After meeting with new Wolves president David Kahn over dinner on Thursday night, the 6-foot-5, 220-pound Evans decided he wanted to go toe-to-toe with the smaller, quicker, more traditional point guards in the group.

“From 1 to 10 I think I did a 10,” Evans said. “I handled myself well with the ball, I showed them what I can do and I think they were pretty happy with what I did today.”

There is some debate whether Evans, whose move to point guard during last season propelled Memphis to a 27-game winning streak and a No. 2 seed in the NCAA tournament, is better suited to play the shooting guard or the point guard in the NBA.

“I’m a player,” Evans said. “I get that question asked a lot, whether I’m a point guard or a two guard. I’ll do a good job at either position.”

Evans’ decision to practice with the rest of the group made an impression.

Among the guards trying to get a position on the Wolves roster were: Wake Forest’s Jeff Teague, North Carolina’s Ty Lawson, UCLA’s Jrue Holiday, Syracuse’s Jonny Flynn and Brandon Jennings, who skipped college and played in Italy last season.

Although my favorite guard in the first round isn't one who worked out (Stephen Curry), I would love to see any of the aforementioned guards assisting on a Big Al dunk next season.