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 Garnett returned to the Wolves in 2015 for a brief second stint before retiring.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdN0CUTsVuo|youtube]])]
+===== Coach Flip Saunders =====
+Flip Saunders coached the Wolves to most of their success and returned in 2014 before his passing in 2015.[([[https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/11035935/flip-saunders-return-coach-minnesota-timberwolves|espn]])]
+===== The Kevin Love Era =====
+After Garnett, Kevin Love became the face of the franchise, making multiple All-Star teams.[([[https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2016/sep/29/kevin-garnett-paul-pierce-modern-nba|theguardian]])]
+===== Record Breaker =====
+Kevin Love once had 53 consecutive double-doubles, the longest such streak since the 1980s.[([[https://www.cleveland.com/ohio-sports-blog/2011/03/kevin_loves_double-double_stre.html|cleveland]])]
+===== The Butler Year =====
+In 2017, the Wolves traded for Jimmy Butler, making the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/22/sports/jimmy-butler-minnesota-timberwolves.html|nytimes]])]
+===== Wolves Back in the Hunt =====
+Their 2018 playoff appearance ended a long postseason drought, second only to the Kings at the time.[([[https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2018/04/11/timberwolves-snap-nba-longest-active-playoff-drought-win-over-nuggets/509550002/|usatoday]])]
+===== Cat in the Den =====
+Karl-Anthony Towns was drafted first overall in 2015 and is now a cornerstone of the team.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2022/03/30/nba/karl-anthony-towns-minnesota-timberwolves|theringer]])]
+===== A Rookie of the Year =====
+Towns won NBA Rookie of the Year in 2016, becoming the first Timberwolf to win the honor.[([[https://www.nba.com/timberwolves/minnesota-timberwolves-forward/center-karl-anthony-towns-wins-2015-16-kia-nba-rookie-year-award|nba]])]
+===== Three-Point King =====
+Towns won the 2022 NBA Three-Point Contest, rare for a center.[([[https://www.bleacherreport.com/articles/10027507-karl-anthony-towns-wins-2022-nba-3-point-contest-scores-highlights-and-reaction|bleacherreport]])]
+===== All-Star Representation =====
+The team has produced several All-Stars including Garnett, Love, Towns, and Butler.[([[https://www.canishoopus.com/2018/1/23/16925730/jimmy-butler-karl-anthony-towns-named-to-all-star-game-timberwolves|canishoopus]])]
+===== Anthony Edwards’ Arrival =====
+Anthony Edwards, the first overall pick in 2020, quickly became a fan favorite.[([[https://georgiadogs.com/news/2020/11/18/mens-basketball-edwards-selected-no-1-overall-in-nba-draft|georgiadogs]])]
+===== The Ant Show =====
+Edwards scored 50+ points in multiple games by age 22 and is a rising superstar.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/article/anthony-edwards-proves-superstar-game-050056524.html|yahoo]])]
+===== Historic Comeback =====
+In 2022, the Wolves had a 26-point comeback against the Clippers in the play-in tournament.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/timberwolves/comments/1jxjnv6/3_years_ago_today_the_minnesota_timberwolves_beat/|reddit]])]
+===== The New Front Office =====
+In 2022, the Wolves hired Tim Connelly as President of Basketball Operations from the Nuggets.[([[https://apnews.com/article/timberwolves-tim-connelly-nuggets-nba-50c1af8eb1899b96968b90a7f672cd32|apnews]])]
+===== Gobert Joins the Pack =====
+The team acquired Rudy Gobert in 2022 in a blockbuster trade to bolster defense.[([[https://www.startribune.com/timberwolves-jazz-trade-rudy-gobert-malik-beasley-pat-beverley-jarred-vanderbilt-walker-kessler/600187026|startribune]])]
+===== The Twin Towers =====
+Towns and Gobert form a rare double-center starting lineup, unusual in today’s NBA.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2022/10/26/nba/minnesota-timberwolves-karl-anthony-towns-rudy-gobert|theringer]])]
+===== Defensive Identity =====
+Under Coach Chris Finch, the Wolves have become one of the top defensive teams in the league.[([[https://dunkingwithwolves.com/timberwolves-knicks-chris-finch-pipe-dream|dunkingwithwolves]])]
+===== 2024 Playoff Run =====
+The Wolves reached the Western Conference Finals in 2024, led by Edwards and Gobert.[([[https://apnews.com/article/nba-playoffs-timberwolves-western-conference-finals-e47a23aace08f03760edf405d78a5a8f|apnews]])]
+===== Upsetting the Champs =====
+They beat the defending champion Denver Nuggets in a thrilling 7-game series in 2024.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAeUUwn-A8s|youtube]])]
+===== The Nas Reid Story =====
+Undrafted center Naz Reid became a vital sixth man and fan favorite.[([[https://lsusports.net/news/2024/04/25/former-lsu-star-naz-reid-named-nba-sixth-man-of-the-year/|lsusports]])]
+===== Wolves in FIBA =====
+Multiple Timberwolves, including Gobert (France) and Towns (Dominican Republic), have shined internationally.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4788393/2023/08/24/karl-anthony-towns-dominican-republic-fiba/|nytimes]])]
+===== State of Hockey? =====
+Despite being in a “hockey state,” the Timberwolves maintain a devoted basketball fanbase.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/timberwolves/comments/1fknk74/do_you_guys_think_the_wolves_leap_frogged_the_mn/|reddit]])]
+===== Prince-Inspired Jerseys =====
+The Wolves once wore purple “City Edition” uniforms honoring Minnesota music icon Prince.[([[https://basketballbuzz.ca/nba/minnesotas-new-nike-city-edition-jerseys-rain-in-prince-purple/|basketballbuzz]])]
+===== Wolves by the Numbers =====
+They’ve had over 25 different head coaches and hundreds of players since 1989.[([[https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/list-of-timberwolves-head-coaches|statmuse]])]
+===== Glen Taylor’s Reign =====
+The team has long been owned by Glen Taylor, though he’s now transitioning to new ownership.[([[https://theleadsm.com/the-timberwolves-ownership-saga-is-finally-over/|theleadsm]])]
+===== New Owners Incoming =====
+Former MLB star Alex Rodriguez and businessman Marc Lore are set to become majority owners.[([[https://www.startribune.com/minnesota-timberwolves-arbitration-decision-alex-rodriguez-marc-lore-glen-taylor/601220100|startribune]])]
+===== Development League Affiliate =====
+The Timberwolves' G League affiliate is the Iowa Wolves, based in Des Moines.[([[https://iowa.gleague.nba.com/|iowa]])]
+===== Youngest Team in the NBA =====
+For multiple years, the Wolves had one of the youngest rosters in the NBA.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/nba/comments/1e2dnyz/how_many_teams_have_a_better_young_core_than_the/|reddit]])]
+===== Unlikely Records =====
+The Wolves once went 0–10 in overtime games during a single season, a rare NBA feat.[([[https://minnesotanewsnetwork.com/wolves-beat-nuggets-in-double-overtime-thriller/|minnesotanewsnetwork]])]
+===== Multicultural Locker Room =====
+Players from more than 15 different countries have played for Minnesota.[([[https://www.canishoopus.com/2023/1/2/23519722/international-men-of-mystery-nba|canishoopus]])]

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