A look at Timberwolves rookie Keita Bates-Diop's increasing playing time

March 12, 2019 at 5:16AM

Hey, rookie, we need you

Then: Keita Bates-Diop played in six of the Wolves' first 57 games, and in those games he scored six points and logged double-digit minutes once. From Game 11 to Game 43, a 120-day stretch, he did not see the court once.

Now: Bates-Diop has played in nine of the Wolves' past 10 games, over a 17-day stretch, and in those games has scored 59 points and logged double-digit minutes in all but one.

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The three-time All-Star appears to be having a growth spurt, as evidenced again by his career-best 55 points in San Antonio.

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