Twitter reacts to Walker Kessler being drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves

Walker Kessler was selected 22nd overall by the Timberwolves.

Walker Kessler was selected 22nd overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves. 

This gives the Auburn Tigers two first-round picks in Kessler and Jabari Smith. That is the first time in Auburn basketball history that this has occurred. 

Kessler was the best defensive player in the 2022 draft class. He is dominant at blocking shots which is something that the Timberwolves were missing last season. 

Karl-Anthony Towns plays center for the Timberwolves currently, so hopefully, Kessler will be able to learn a thing or two from him. 

The issue that scouts have had with Kessler's game has been his shooting. There is no one better to learn how to shoot from than last year's three-point shooting contest winner, Towns. 

The Timberwolves also have former Georgia Bulldog and first overall pick Anthony Edwards. 

The Timberwolves have a great mix of young stars and wiley veterans who helped them make it into the playoffs last season. 

Hopefully, having Kessler to help on the defensive side of the ball can help the Timberwolves to make the playoffs and make a deep run in hopes of a championship in 2023. 

Kessler has the skillset to be a superstar in the NBA if he can develop in a few different ways. 

Kessler is a great person and player who will be easy to root for in the NBA. The former Auburn center has a bright future ahead of him in Minnesota.  

Ready to see these former teammates go head-to-head 😂@WalkerKessler13 and @jabarismithjr share a moment at the #NBADraft! pic.twitter.com/WWt6R9tGWp

— NBA (@NBA) June 24, 2022

Everyone hating on the pick, but I like the Walker Kessler pick at 22 because we actually need it and it’ll be at cheaper value than signing a free agent or trading for someone at that size and ability

— sacc miller (@dillonjames03) June 24, 2022

LOVE Walker Kessler for the #Wolves. Biggest missing piece in the playoffs was a true big man that could rim-protect/rebound.

8.1 rebounds and 4.6 blocks per-game last season for one of the best team’s in the county.

— Tony Liebert (@TonyLiebert) June 24, 2022

Walker Kessler gives us instant size and defensive presence.

Might not be the blockbuster pick everyone always wants, but it’s a pick we needed.

— Wolves Lead (@TWolvesLead) June 24, 2022

I wrote an article a couple weeks ago about Walker Kessler and the Timberwolves did exactly that

“More than likely he will get picked anywhere between pick 22-29. This means the front office should consider trading back and gaining an asset.”#RaisedByWolves

— Timberwolves Talk (@LetsTalk_Wolves) June 24, 2022

Walker Kessler is headed to MINNESOTA at #22 💪 (via @AuburnMBB) pic.twitter.com/P51MOsEeyp

— Overtime (@overtime) June 24, 2022

WALKER KESSLER TO THE @memgrizz
IM SO LIT‼️‼️‼️‼️ LFG‼️‼️‼️ @AuburnMBB #WDE Ⓜ️〽️

— Daren Bates (@DB_5trey) June 24, 2022

Here’s Walker Kessler playing up at the level of the screen (as the Wolves do), and also rotating back into low-man rim protection (also a critical part of the Wolves defensive scheme). pic.twitter.com/U2rwc5we10

— Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) June 24, 2022

Walker Kessler seems like a really likable dude. #NBADraft

— Jase (Seahawks 2-0) (@CoffeeAndHoops) June 24, 2022

Believe the upside with Walker Kessler has been pretty underrated in the draft discourse. The potential for him to space the floor on offense and improve defending the perimeter would make him rather valuable. I had him roughly top 15. 2nd big on my board. https://t.co/IfWD7LaFoj

— Boris Beric (@_borisberic) June 24, 2022

Love the trade but turns out the Walker Kessler steam was true. Great rim protector & defender; best shot blocker in the draft but we’ll see how+when he fits with KAT - won’t be boring! We’ve certainly learned something about the Connelly FO. He was their guy. Would’ve gone TyTy.

— John Meyer (@meyerNBA) June 24, 2022

Auburn now, officially, has two players selected in the first round of the NBA Draft. The first time in program history.

Jabari Smith at No. 3 and Walker Kessler at No. 22.

History made.

— Christian Clemente (@CClemente247) June 24, 2022

it’s Walker Kessler to the Timberwolves at No. 22

playing behind KAT and with Ant should be fun

— Justin Ferguson (@JFergusonAU) June 24, 2022

Minnesota is landing on Auburn 7-footer Walker Kessler at No. 22, source tells ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 24, 2022

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