Nov 8, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins guard Zach LaVine (14) shoots the ball against the Drexel Dragons at Pauley Pavilion. UCLA defeated Drexel 72-67. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
With the 13th pick of the 2014 NBA Draft, Zach LaVine has become a member of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The T’wolves are a team in transition that looks to utilize the young baller’s talents. LaVine’s skills are raw and will need some fine tuning in the next few years, but this is a great pick-up for Minnesota’s future. So let us take a look at what Twitter said about LaVine heading to the NBA.
Welcome to the Wolfpack, @ZachLaVine! #WolvesDraft pic.twitter.com/7JYtwbgIOg
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) June 27, 2014
"He's the best athlete in the draft." - Flip Saunders on draft pick Zach LaVine pic.twitter.com/Yz25rYWusC
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) June 27, 2014
"I've waited my whole life for this moment. I'm ready to put my whole heart into Minnesota and do my best." - Zach LaVine
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) June 27, 2014
LaVine: "I can't be more happy." Says he put his head down and thanked God before kissing his parents. #WolvesDraft
— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) June 27, 2014
Words can't describe how happy and proud I am! I thank god and everyone who helped me #timberwolves… http://t.co/erA7eQ1YQ0
— Zach LaVine (@ZachLaVine) June 27, 2014
.@ZachLaVine is UCLA's highest #NBADraft selection since 2008, when @russwest44 went 4th, @kevinlove 5th. #GoBruins
— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) June 27, 2014
But it did get weird for a bit…
The Zach LaVine Vine "F*ck Me" https://t.co/mi4rDcp7gL
— Breaking News GO (@BreakingNews_GO) June 27, 2014
Hey, maybe no one has a real clue what Zach LaVine said in this Vine. http://t.co/u5hKnvwceu https://t.co/8Rvic27AeK
— SB Nation (@SBNation) June 27, 2014
Despite Zach LaVine's seeming unhappiness at being drafted by Minnesota, the Wolves will keep him, per league source.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 27, 2014
congrats? RT @BenGolliver: Zach LaVine to the Timberwolves! http://t.co/hiYO437oz8
— Lana Berry (@Lana) June 27, 2014
Love the zack lavine pick
— Coltan Allen (@callen_t00g00d) June 27, 2014
Zach LaVine Not Real Excited To Be Going To Minnesota http://t.co/CpPRyDktw9 #men
— Men agent (@men_agent) June 27, 2014
Minnesota coach Flip Saunders on LaVine: "It was a tough situation at UCLA with the players they had. He was there with Coach Alford’s son."
— Ryan Kartje (@Ryan_Kartje) June 27, 2014