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Cool thing about this is that Ant is exactly right. KAT knows it and takes the praise in stride.
Ant removing the PTSD of KAT's first six years here one compliment at a time.
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Nobody should be surprised that the most persistent player on the Wolves, the one who never takes a play off, and was himself raised without a father, would be there for his own child on day one.
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As KAT gets feted for his 3-pt shooting contest crown, a reminder that he ranks 7th in NBA history in true shooting percentage. Five of the 6 ahead of him are trad bigs, none of whom ever shot more than 20 treys in their careers. The other one is Steph Curry.
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Embiid falling down with no contact after that shot over KAT should be ruled a flop and fine. Seriously what is this bullshit. Zero contact
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Note to TNT crew: Wolves fans don't make asses out of themselves for $ to gull the rubes in the cheap seats. We see Shaq & Kenny make schtick out of sprinting to the board, Shaq selling weed-killer or whatever it is this week + Charles joyfully not knowing half the teams in NBA.
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Some happy news. My old friends at
@MinnPost
have stepped into the breach with a generous offer to provide me a forum to write about the Wolves on at least a weekly basis at least through the end of the year. $ is the same or better, my choice of topic unquestioned. 1/2
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Want to talk about Ant's character for a minute.
He's become a supernova media presence, yet guilelessly answers every question as honestly as possible and comes out of it looking like a prince every time. You do that via integrity and generosity of spirit, not calculation.
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If you are a Wolves fan, your team has the second ranked offense, second ranked defense, best net rating and best won-lost record since the All Star break. Embrace or forever hold your peace (piece).
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Shout out to
@DaneMooreNBA
*Pays own way to Wolves road games
*Sits behind bench in Chicago, hears PatBev say to teammates, "this is what we've asked for all season."
*Figures out it's reference to switch-heavy def scheme
*Confirms it postgame w/PatBev, educating fans + media
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Marney Gellner is the logical heir to Tom Hanneman as the studio presence viewers look forward to seeing. Entertaining and provides facts and contexts without hogging the screen from the color commentator.
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The failure of the NBA in their 2-minute report to cite the obvious foul by SGA on Ant's 4th quarter dunk will only deepen the cynicism of fans who don't appreciate being gaslighted night after night.
It is an impossible job, mistakes will be made. Just own up to them.
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Wishful thinking I know, but I really wish more people on this hellsite regarded the NBA as a beautiful interconnected game involving the world's best athletes rather than a self appointed soap opera where you sit in the Coliseum thumbs up or down determining chokers and GOATs
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Amid all the hoopla, keep in mind that ascending superstar Anthony Edwards has punted the stat sheet to make decisions that help this team dismantle the opponent at the offensive end as well as defensively
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How many times can this be ignored. KAT at end of Charlotte game and Ant slam have both been such obvious fouls that aren't called.
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Still shaking my head over this Zach Lowe layoff from ESPN. That place has a redundant stable of shrill click-baiters and still chose to axe the one person who wouldn't shock if hired for an NBA front office.
What idiocy.
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This is a defense without Gobert in corporeal form. But the way he hammered accountability and concepts into this team all season is well in evidence
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Only Kevin Garnett transformed the culture of this franchise more obviously than you did in your single season here.
Always business. Wolves 🐺 Thank You❤️. Time to take another team 2 Playoffs
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That's fine because schtick is what they do; trading on past glories for lingering fame and a few extra bucks. But to mock Wolves fans + players for a lack of dignity + not knowing their sense of place, well: Look in the mirror chumps.
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For those mourning PatBev and Vando (and I am among you), just imagine Jaden McDaniels not only guarding people of roughly the same brawn for a change, but having Gobert behind him as a safety net.
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Feel sorry for the folks who aren't listening to JimPete and Grady.
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@realDonaldTrump
This is the number one issue facing mankind--the one that will drive massive migration + stoke immigration fears + hates over next decade, btw--and our President neither understands it nor can even spell it correctly.
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Ant 3-for-19 and his team was +20 with him on the court
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Let's just say Ant is overqualified to appear in the Rising Stars Game
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42 second half points for Heat.
Wolves just rubbing out opponents.
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24 hours ago there wasn't a great fit for DLo on the Wolves. Now he'll be running p&r with one of the most efficient roll men in the NBA (Gobert), with options to shoot the midrange pull-up he excels at; dish above the break for a KAT trey, or swing to Ant for a weakside drive
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For those who think I'm celebrating too early, absolutely not.
I'm not celebrating a series victory that is but halfway there.
I'm celebrating the greatest defensive performance I've ever seen in person.
If this were the movies, I'd be gliding to the liquor cabinet for a 75-year old bottle of single malt.
Instead I'm in a hotel room cracking a 16oz can of Cellarman's Revenge single hop IPA made in Fort Worth by Martin House Brewery + bought in a convenience store on the corner.
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Was doing pod with Dane when this Wolves ownership thing dropped. What I said then is what I say now: Don't let billionaires and milionaires fighting over their playthings get in the way.
Any direct ramifications from this are months away. These interim months belong to hoops.
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The sincere respect Ant has for both Finch and Conley is something that should help every Wolves fan sleep well at night
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KAT has 10 points in 30 minutes here at the end of the 3rd quarter and he has been superb.
Decisionmaking has been aces, dirty work engaged, composure kept, defense on the MVP stellar.
13 rebounds, 5 assists both lead the team.
Coming up big--in a supportive, clandestine way.
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Dane knows x's and o's, knows the salary cap, and has worked his ass off without institutional support to become an invaluable source of Wolves information and punditry.
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Kudos to Glen Taylor, Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez for the opposite of meddling when they properly extended the contract of Chris Finch, and then his staff.
Next step: Take the interim tag off President of Basketball Operations Sachin Gupta.
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Meanwhile, sorry to hear about the bullshit Taurean Prince is going through.
And, in advance, miss me with all the pearl-clutching about weed, vehicle registration expiration + legally bought guns.
Or use the replies to tell on yourselves, I don't care. Nothing further from me.
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Jamal Murray crunched KAT with a blind side pick with his arms up. KAT didn't bitch, came down and nailed a corner trey in Murray's face.
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Anyone who knows Ryan personally will confirm he is a class act--there is a rare depth to his decency. That's not enough reason by itself to keep him on the job. But it deserves to be said, loudly, as he walks out the door.
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Ant who is 6-for-8, turns down a 5' floater to hit McDaniels, 1-for-9, in the corner. When McDaniels splashes it, Ant walks toward him clapping his hands, staring into his eyes. Bravo.
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Finch not waiting on out clauses, reportedly signs 4-year extension. This is the type of quality repetition that builds something solid and stable.
Finch is the best coach in franchise history. He has the trust and confidence of the top echelon of players, youth and vets.
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Wow, ESPN just gave Zach Lowe a favor by making him a free agent.
If I had to pick a reason to fork over $ to access ESPN content, he'd be at the top of my list. Whoever gets him enhances their hoops credibility in a major way.
By contrast, you punt Lowe, you're clueless.
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I just don't have a lot in common with Wolves fans/watchers who are mad at that game. Wolves were as high as 9-point underdog (Shaq thought it would be 30), missing their 2 best defenders, playing on road vs team with 2nd best W-L record in NBA since All Star break.
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PatBev was acquired for Culver and Juancho. Couldn't believe it when it happened and I still had no idea how good it was
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Wow.
In terms of basketball, a lot to unpack. More later.
In terms of the balance sheet more flexibility and roster balance to the future.
Giving up KAT is a lot. But first blush, on balance, a trade that strengthens the franchise, maybe now, surely in the future.
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If you don't enjoy this Wolves team I really don't know what to tell you.
And I will hold to that even if that happen to blow this game.
Got off the mat and just started to flatten this Clippers team with a variety of personnel.
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Would call this an Ant coming out party even he hadn't been giving every indication of it coming for at least 10 days now after a month or so hiatus. 36 points on 23 shots. Six dimes. The best player on the floor with a couple of All Stars. 20 years old.
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Good for KAT. 8-for-11, perfect in three trey attempts, game-best +15.
Wonder who that is annoying?
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The progression of Ant from guileless charmer to someone who still likes to clown and have fun but now has legitimate skin in the game and has decided he's going to wobble the boat at different times is exactly what you want from your burgeoning 20 year old leader in year two.
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The Wolves MC is bullying members of the audience to put on their white t-shirts.
Good times! Nothing like an enforced "playoff atmosphere."
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Ant has become must-see TV. The only Wolves player I truly felt that way about before this is KG. KLove put up pinball game numbers, Jimmy Butler was a brilliant tactician. Rider, KAT, Wigs, etc all had their moments. But Ant is unique, as was KG.
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Gobert punching Slo Mo is the tabloid story because teammate animosity is catnip for gossipy speculation. But losing McDaniels is the bigger, more consequential blow for however the rest of this season plays out.
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Ricky Rubio went from wunderkind dervish with a magical flair for buffing dimes to wizened mentor for prodigies in his wake naïve to the patience+costs required by the game. He was always honest + kind with us in the locker room--a stand up guy. I wish him the peace he deserves.
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Just been told that The Athletic is freezing its freelance budget for the rest of calendar year. This means I won't be writing there for next 12-13 weeks, including 11 weeks of NBA regular season. Nothing personal, they want me back in January. In the meantime I'll figure it out.
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Anybody who doesn't like the way Vanderbilt plays is no friend of mine.
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Heard Draymond say, "What are you going to do about it?"
Now he knows.
Draymond mouthing off to Ant was a nice favor. Looking like Ant might be able to hold off the Warriors on his own these last 4 minutes
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If Mike Conley falls down on a pick at any point, you are fucked. It's in the rule book
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39 years ago today I married Robbie Weisel. It was the smartest thing I have ever done. A fantastic marriage is 50% luck in finding the right person and 50% having enough recognition not to screw it up. Never thought it would happen to me. Grateful.
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Jimmy Butler coming to the huddle, screaming "They can't fuck with me!!!"
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I've always enjoyed Marcus Thompson II's work. I've always regarded Shams as a successful Woj wannabe (not a compliment).
They combined on an Athletic piece headlined "Does Anthony Edwards need a bigger pond than Minnesota?" before Ant has played a minute under his 5-year deal.
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Good morning. The whiskey has left the bloodstream, but in the sober light of day that first half remains a textbook display of phenomenal, disciplined energy and unselfish performance at both ends of the court.
The Wolves absolutely blitzed the Nuggets. At the perfect time.
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Don't want to get used to the way the Wolves are grinding opponents down. Each game deserves a separate appreciation.
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Folks who accept these illogical takes are part of the problem. Those who spread them possess zero love for hoops + a repugnant need for attention. They connive with sources to build false narratives for their own agendas.
And shame on PatBev, going out shrill and desperate.
I've always enjoyed Marcus Thompson II's work. I've always regarded Shams as a successful Woj wannabe (not a compliment).
They combined on an Athletic piece headlined "Does Anthony Edwards need a bigger pond than Minnesota?" before Ant has played a minute under his 5-year deal.
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The WNBA Defensive Player of the Year is about to send the Mercury home by averaging more than 40 ppg in a 2-game sweep.
Phee beginning to challenger Maya Moore as the most complete player in the Lynx storied history.
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Pick up the phone Tim Connelly.
If I had the choice to mentor any young cats in the league it would be Porzingis or KAT. I see they game and think there’s a lot of knowledge I could provide them to take their game to the next level 💯
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Last couple of days people have been saying really nice things about my writing, which brightens my existence. Sincere thanks for your kindness. And thanks to the Wolves, whose inspired play has been the catalyst for most of it.
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For those of you demanding the Wolves fire Finch, I hope you realize what a hopeless cliche that is.
Minnesota is 32-14.
Yes, they are in a slump, and you can cite some things Finch has done wrong.
But stop clowning yourselves with hackneyed kneejerk response.
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Game 1 top player: NAW
Game 2 top playerL: McDaniels
Tenacious wing stoppers who went off at the other end of the court as well.
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Grady knowing that Lebron is the only player ahead of Ant in fast break points thus far this season is why his arrival is such an upgrade.
That kind of scholarship only happens if you love the game. "Ant facts" that pertain to the game.
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Furloughed from most of my work. But just grilled good meat in back yard, now sitting in front with a craft beer, enjoying the warm breeze. Sheltering in place. Still luckier than 99% of the planet.
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Dillingham might be the first Wolves draft pick where we go, "well, having Ant around a mentor/role model is really going to help him."
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Mike Conley keeps bestowing blessings on the Minnesota Timberwolves. If this deal truly is 2-years for $22 million, it feels like a half-price hometown discount and makes that Feb '23 trade even more of a heist. DLo's Lakers re-signing was 2-yrs for $37 m w/player option on yr 2
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You age gracefully by acknowledging the legitimacy of the people coming behind you if your instincts and knowledge confirm they're legit.
As usual, more players should emulate KG.
Get ready for these youngins to take the league by storm 🤷🏽♂️ the face is about to change. With the likes of Ant, Tatum, Shai and Ja the league is in true good hands. It’s time to start recognizing the next gen of players and putting our support behind them. Real shyt. 💯
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Great trade. Culver and Juancho were the two most expendable guys on the roster. The Wolves desperately needed an experienced backup point guard who could play D and put DLo off the ball for extended periods. PatBev deal is expiring so if fit is iffy, can cut it loose. Home run.
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Ant 32-7-8. The last 10 points or so were all when they needed it. The dimes were off his double and triple teams so his teammates could cash in easily.
He's not a league MVP yet. But this is the glide path. This is the acceleration before lift off.
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Really happy to announce that I will be joining
@TheAthleticMIN
beginning with the Timberwolves season opener on Wednesday.
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When Andrew Wiggins used to average 20 points a game, his critics complained about his one-dimensional game. Last night he plays wing stopper, gets 4 rb, 3 assists, 3 steals + 2 blocks + is a game-best +6 in 42 minutes and people are ripping his shooting.
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Really enjoyable victory. Three in a row on the road. Slo Mo was magnificent. McDaniels great at both ends. Gobert and Conley are palpably boosting each other's game. NAW now owns wing minutes off bench. And Ant delivers when necessary in a tough environment vs charmed opponent.
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To be clear, Wolves are not "young" or "inexperienced." Having best record in deep Western Conference with a defense > 2 pts better than 2nd best team and >7 pts better than NBA average is not a fluke.
Got to prove it in the playoffs, sure. You see Ant in playoffs last 2 years?
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Ant's continual shout-outs to Finch is really important at a time when Ant is ascendant and Finch is relatively embattled. Love to see it. Alpha star and coach need to tight for team success.
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Old guy wording. Have fun with it, no harm done.
42 second half points for Heat.
Wolves just rubbing out opponents.
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Had a lot of people thanking me for my coverage this season. Frankly I'd do it for a pittance, I for a handful of people. Glad if it provided you with info + sustenance, and can relate, because info and sustenance is exactly why I do it. But your goodwill is also much appreciated
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I love Jimmy Butler's defense and determination. Loved the way he held court in the locker room after a win+his transparency after a loss. But brought in to mentor two high-upside kids by a coach who fawned over his every move, he didn't even begin to dig in. No leadership.
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NAW has earned this really cool line tonight:
20 points
4 rebounds
7 assists
5 steals
2 blocks
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+ 20 in 34 minutes and counting
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Friday night on national TV in the NBA; 10th in the West Lakers versus 11th in the East Nets.
Great job schedule makers: keep shooting yourself in the foot with your big-market bias.
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Now that the entire conversation is up, just want to say that exclusively getting more than 80 minutes on the record with the head coach of the team you cover, who is forthright + seeks to engage rather than duck questions, is an enjoyable + enriching experience. I appreciate it.
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If you are going to lose Robert Covington you damn well better pull something like Malik Beasley out of your hat
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The goodness grows.
This is what all the quality teams that have beaten the Wolves like a drum for most of the previous two decades used to do. Play together when it matters and find a way.
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Hat tip to Tim Connelly as I watch Nuggets sorely miss Murray last night while Thunder nurse their wounds without SGA + J-Dub. KAT goes down, here comes Naz (smart signing). Rest Conley? Plenty of ball handlers to spare off the bench. Wolves in 1st by themselves, face Phx tonight
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In their biggest game of the season thus far, the Wolves were hive-mind composed.
Nothing said to the refs despite some Nuggets fouls with extra vigorish.
No hero ball. No recriminations about mistakes. Gobert, Conley, Slomo--the vets--set the tone.
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Looked like a brutal January for Wolves when schedule came out: Each one of their mere 4 home games was isolated, putting them essentially on the road the entire month. (Strib beatwriter Chris Hine stayed on the road.)
They went 9-6, their best month of the season thus far.
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As for school shootings, what is left to say? We either change the status quo or accept that the United States is culturally comfortable with the occasional, preventable, slaughter of our youth. Further debate is windy bullshit.
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I regard losing Culver the way I regarded losing Wiggins: If another team can get more out of him, more power to them. Their ceiling in Minnesota had caved in.
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Unless he suddenly becomes a turnstile in the next 7 minutes, this is the best defensive game of Naz Reid's career
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If this were the movies, I'd be gliding to the liquor cabinet for a 75-year old bottle of single malt.
Instead I'm in a hotel room cracking a 16oz can of Cellarman's Revenge single hop IPA made in Fort Worth by Martin House Brewery + bought in a convenience store on the corner.
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By the way, Chris Finch has pushed the right buttons two games in a row and not that many were conventional decisions.
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You can tell how much someone watches the Wolves by what they think of McDaniels.
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Sincerely appreciate all the Wolves fans sending gratitude my way (often amidst my colleagues) for coverage of the team.
I think it's pretty clear by now that this is a labor of love and I'm lucky to do what I do. Your enjoyment is both treasured and irrelevant to the enterprise
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Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels bust their ass in the gym together every summer. Been teammates since 2020. Will be 24 (McDaniels) and 25 (Naz) on opening day in October. Toss in Ant (23) and that's a solid core for a high floor if and when any rebuild is necessary down the line.
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