"If the final decision were left up to Timberwolves point guard Jonny Flynn, Syracuse forward Wesley Johnson would be the team's selection with the fourth overall pick in next week's NBA draft.

As a former Syracuse standout himself, Flynn is biased. But he made a strong case for the 6-foot-7 Johnson, who worked out for the Wolves on Tuesday at Target Center.

"Shooting was one of our weakest points last season, and Wes can shoot it," Flynn said after Johnson's workout. "He's long and athletic. He can open up lanes for everybody. He's really a good fit for us."

Johnson, considered the best small forward in the draft, said he had a good vibe with the Wolves, the first NBA team to schedule him for a private workout. Johnson plans to work out later this week for Philadelphia and New Jersey — teams with the Nos. 2 and 3 picks — but he already seems to have a soft spot for the Wolves.

"I would love to come here," said Johnson, who left Syracuse after his junior year. "With Jonny here, and a wonderful group of people in the organization, I think I would be a good fit."

Though impressed with Johnson and his workout, Wolves president of basketball operations David Kahn was not ready to call NBA Commissioner David Stern to announce Johnson as the Wolves' pick. Kahn remained consistent with his pre-draft stance that it's "way too early" to project what the club will do.

Even if Washington takes Kentucky guard John Wall at No. 1 and Ohio State swingman Evan Turner goes to Philadelphia at No. 2, followed by Kentucky center-forward DeMarcus Cousins at No. 3 to New Jersey, Kahn did not offer assurances that Johnson would be the Wolves' choice at No. 4.

"I'm pleased he sees an opportunity here, but it's still our decision," Kahn said of Johnson's interest in coming to the Wolves.

The Wolves treated Johnson as if he was their top choice. Joining Kahn at the workout were Wolves owner Glen Taylor and the entire coaching staff and scouting department. Kahn and coach Kurt Rambis ended the workout sooner than planned to keep Johnson from aggravating a toe injury. Johnson was limping slightly after darting through cones in a full-court running drill.

The Wolves flew Johnson in Monday afternoon for meetings. He is not scheduled to leave the Twin Cities until this morning. Flynn, in town for his own workouts with the coaching staff, planned to spend some time with Johnson on Tuesday night to "show him the city." "