The Timberwolves officially introduced free agent signees Jeff Teague and Taj Gibson at a news conference Monday, and it was pretty clear what they thought was the most important thing they bought with a combined $85 million in free agency spending between the two players: playoff experience.
Teague, the point guard picked by head coach/personnel boss Tom Thibodeau to provide a steady hand and more accurate shooting than predecessor Ricky Rubio, has played in 66 career playoff games. Gibson, a rugged post defender, has appeared in 61.
"They're both winners," Thibodeau said, while GM Scott Layden stressed the 127 combined playoff appearances between the two new Wolves veterans.
Teague, 29, has never missed the playoffs in seven seasons with the Hawks and one with the Pacers. "I expect nothing less," Teague said in reference to the playoffs and his first year with the Timberwolves.
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