How to reduce playing time more efficiently? Conley: The most important thing is to have the ball in hand, and it’s okay to not shoot

Today, Timberwolves veteran defender Mike Conley participated in the team's media day event.

Speaking about how to be more efficient with less playing time, Conley said: "For me personally, the key to being the best self is to have the ball in hand. But that doesn't mean I need to shoot. I don't have to shoot, but as a point guard, I've always played this way so that I can feel the rhythm of the game better. When you attack and control the game, you have a stronger sense of control over the game. So when you get the ball or have a chance to shoot When you are in a certain position for a long time, such as in a corner, or even in four or five minutes without touching the ball, your condition will become stagnant. Because you have less playing time and don’t have enough time to warm up and enter the game, you need to play as soon as possible. ”

In the 2024-25 season, Conley averaged 24.7 points per game, scoring 8.2 points, 2.6 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.1 steals.