Timberwolves’ Leonard Miller already demonstrating tantalizing potential in Summer League

Timberwolves’ Leonard Miller already demonstrating tantalizing potential in Summer League

After recording a double-double in just 24 minutes of play Friday against the Pelicans, the big man came back Monday to post 20 points, five rebounds and three steals against Utah.

Timberwolves’ Leonard Miller already demonstrating tantalizing potential in Summer League

The Timberwolves didn’t enter draft night last month with any anticipation they would be able to select Leonard Miller. The forward was a highly productive, double-double monster in the second half of his 2022-23 season in the G-League — a pro league — as a 19-year-old rookie. His quick basketball ascent, 6-foot-10 athletic frame, motor and general versatility are typically traits associated with top-20 NBA draft selections. So the Timberwolves …