The Minnesota Timberwolves have been struggling to keep up with the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference. The New York Knicks' Finals run offers a blueprint for the Wolves to catch up with the Spurs and Thunder. At first glance, the big man must have the ability to stretch the floor and score. Minnesota doesn't have in Rudy Gobert what the Spurs, Thunder, and Knicks have with Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren, and Karl-Anthony Towns. That's not to take anything away from Gobert's greatness as a defender, but Gobert isn't giving the Wolves enough on offense. Secondly, a true point guard is a must. Minnesota tried to win with Anthony Edwards as the primary ball-handler, and that took him out of his most valuable position as the shooting guard. The Spurs, Thunder, and Knicks all have elite point guards in De'Aaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Jalen Brunson. Unless Terrence Shannon Jr. suddenly blossoms into a legit starting point guard, Minnesota has to upgrade this summer to get Ant-Man back to his natural position. Beyond that, the Knicks have taught us that having a physical presence on the wings - guys who are taller and/or play bigger than their listed height - can prove to be a big plus against the Spurs, who aren't the most physical bunch outside of Castle. Through four games in the NBA Finals, the Knicks have 40 offensive rebounds compared to 37 for the Spurs, although that doesn't accurately paint the picture. Over the last three games, the Knicks have have a 30-23 edge on the offensive glass, including a 22-11 advantage combined in Games 2 and 3. When comparing the heights of the 7-8 guards and small forwards that play for the Spurs, Thunder, and Knicks, you won't find much of a difference between the three. However, the Knicks' trio of Hart, Bridges, and Anunoby is a game-changer. Hart is a ferocious competitor who plays bigger than his size, while Bridges and Anunoby boast incredible wingspans of 7'1'' and 7'2'', respectively. None of the Spurs or Thunder guards/forwards who play regularly boast the 7-foot-plus wingspans. The Knicks' physical presence on the wings has been a key factor in their success against the Spurs.