UPDATED: Lazar's Press Conference .. now with video

[T-Bone]

http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/news/draft_central_2010.html

Will wear 32.

Video:

http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolves/97189939.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUqPk4DyCc75DiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr

[NavinRJohnson]

Just dawned on me listening to that, I think he could end up being a (non-douche bag) Ron Artest type. That would make for a pretty great career.

Also, nobody thought to ask Wes, and Lazar to talk about the other one having played against one another?

[T-Bone]

That would have been interesting to here them talk about competing against one another. 

Him and Wes Johnson seem to get along well.  After Lazar said he was keeping his number because it was his little brother's favorite number, Johnson said "cute." 

[PGsHeroes32]

where the hell is this interview?

[T-Bone]

It was live @ 1:00 CT.

I'd look here: http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/video/originals/   over the next day or so. 

[Brewtown Andy]

Just dawned on me listening to that, I think he could end up being a (non-douche bag) Ron Artest type. That would make for a pretty great career.

I saw someone make a Jared Dudley comparison.

[Markusquette]

Still not finding any video 

[Jay Bee]

[bamamarquettefan]

His one-on-one interview is the second video on the page now.  He really goes out of his way several times to mention that both he and Wes Johnson came out of great schools with great coaches that make you work.  nice advertisement, and thanks for the photo - great to see him already in an NBA jersey.

[Markusquette]

So surreal and cool!  I can't wait to see Lazar prove the Minnesota fans wrong who were scratching their heads with the pick.

[SaintPaulWarrior]

The T-Wolves have fans?

[mikem91288]

Great interview by Lazar. He is a very polished, upstanding young man. This is great for him and for Marquette. I wish him the best.

[HoopsMalone]

He was very complimentary of Marquette.  He's gonna continue to get plenty of support from the MU community in the future. 

The T-Wolves are about to get a bigger fan base like the Jazz did last year.

[mu_hilltopper]

Here's the press conference video:

http://www.startribune.com/sports/wolves/97189939.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiUqPk4DyCc75DiUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUr

[Markusquette]

Love the presser.  Nemanja is funny too lol

[T-Bone]

There's a less cut version up on the Wolves site now.
Click the video "The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome..."

http://www.nba.com/timberwolves/video/originals/

[Ready2Fly]

I think Lazar's Shane Battier comparison was a good one.  He specifically said it was because he can guard multiple positions, knock down open shots, and excel in transition.  In other words, he will be a great glue guy in the league, which is extremely valuable.

However, I still resent Shane Battier, because Wade dislocated his shoulder back in '07 going for a loose ball against him, ruining what was becoming a great season for him and the Heat.  They had a legit shot at repeating, or at least making a decent run in the playoffs.

[PGsHeroes32]

Lazar is the man its that simple

[JPapi2525]

His smarts and his level head will get him so far his rookie season... Not to mention his deadly three ball from the top of the key. Hopefully the timberwolve organization is finally starting to get it so lazar can play for a competitor in the years to come and not a annual top lottery pick team.

[mklenn]

this was awesome thanks to everyone who posted. lazar just looks more mature, even a little older than he did when i saw him on campus a month ago. can't wait for him to come back to the bradley center!