​LaMelo Ball isn’t going to light up a microphone with lengthy phrases and extensive insight.He’s long taken a more reserved approach to his media dealings.Short and sweet.Both held true during his introductory press conference at Target Center on Tuesday, as the guard made his first public comments since being traded to the Timberwolves.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWhile Ball didn’t spend more than 20 seconds on any individual answer, what he did say was glowing about Minnesota, the Wolves organization and his approach going forward. Asked what excites him the most about the Timberwolves, Ball said, “Honestly, just everything.”“I see nothing bad in it – (from) the coaches to the staff,” Ball said. “I’ve been here a little, and I’ve seen the people, and everybody seems cool, so all of it’s just blessings.”That’s the sense Minnesota got of the guard when doing its due diligence prior to making the blockbuster trade. While Ball has long been adored by those in the Wolves’ building from afar, Minnesota basketball boss Tim Connelly spoke with numerous current and former teammates of Ball, as well as those who’ve coached the guard about the 24-year-old star.“And the consistent opinion was just a joy to be around and brings great energy every day,” Connelly said. “Over the course of an 82-game season, it’s hard to bring great energy every day, so I think the positivity that he brings is reflective in his game.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“And everyone I talked to thought, in the last year or two, in particular, the level of maturity rose tremendously.”With it, so did Ball’s impact on winning.The Hornets scored 123.2 points per 100 possessions with the point guard on the floor last season, which represented Charlotte’s best offensive rating and best non-Nuggets offensive rating in the NBA. According to the All NBA Podcast, only five players last season created higher quality looks on their potential assists than Ball.He is the point guard Minnesota desperately needed alongside Anthony Edwards to elevate not only the superstar scoring guard, but also Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch believes Ball can “unlock” another level of Gobert’s offensive effectiveness at the rim while generating more catch-and-shoot triples for Edwards.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement“We see him not just stabilizing us,” Finch said of Ball, “but also bolstering us.”Ball’s 6-foot-7 frame also gives Minnesota positional size in the backcourt, which the Wolves find invaluable in the playoffs against teams like Oklahoma City and San Antonio. The Wolves believe Ball can ascend to new defensive heights, and Minnesota views the guard as a complete package offensively.“He’s a lead guard, he’s a real point guard, which is hard to find,” COnnelly said. “I think you see the impact that he has on his teammates, and I think it’s probably well-timed. He’s been t