What Year Did you Become a Timberwolves Fan?

Decker23 · Post by **Decker23** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:43 am

1993 - was the year I became a fan. Was a huge Bulls fan, because of Jordan, but 1993 was the year I became a Timberwolves fan.

kilkenny · Post by **kilkenny** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:21 am

somuchyummy · Post by **somuchyummy** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 9:25 am

season one.

Post by **Catalyst** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:30 pm

Inception. Metrodome. Fun times.

flexbuffchest · Post by **flexbuffchest** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:38 pm

A long time ago in a galaxy far away where this franchise was respectable.

mlhouse · Post by **mlhouse** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:44 pm

I was at the inaugural draft party.

Here is a more appropriate question: when did you stop being a Timberwolves fan?

My answer, 2019 trade deadline. The WOlves had plenty of reasonably valuable pieces to dump at the deadline, even if it was for a minimal asset haul. Taj Gibson, Derrick Rose, Anthony Tolliver were all guys on expiring contracts I think the team could have received at least 2nd round picks for. They did nothing. Just sat there like this organization is just fine and dandy.

I will check in on them from time to time. I will follow their draft picks and moves. I might even comment on them from time to time. I might even go to an occarional game. They even might get me to jump on the bandstand a time or two, only to inevitably disappoint.

But, just like I dropped the NHL and in process of dumping MLB, I will with the WOlves too.

KevinBaconIsNotMyHero · Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:04 pm

1996. The first Minnesota sports team I watched consistently.

YBBR · Post by **YBBR** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:16 pm

KevinBaconIsNotMyHero wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:04 pm 1996. The first Minnesota sports team I watched consistently.

Same. Got intrested in 95 with Garnett, but I would say 96 for real.

Seenin · Post by **Seenin** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:47 pm

j2j · Post by **j2j** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:40 pm

Still waiting.

T_J · Post by **T_J** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 3:42 pm

When Garnett was drafted. I was 10 and hooked immediately.

Beef Supreme · Post by **Beef Supreme** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 5:17 pm

Maybe next year!

memyworld · Post by **memyworld** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 6:39 pm

KevinBaconIsNotMyHero wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 2:04 pm 1996. The first Minnesota sports team I watched consistently.

Same. I know I went to a game before Marbury arrived, but Marbury's rookie year is the first season I remember.

irishman89 · Post by **irishman89** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:45 pm

They had me at Poo.

LordNu · Post by **LordNu** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:51 pm

02-03

RubeTube · Post by **RubeTube** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 8:22 pm

Since playing in the dome.

flexbuffchest · Post by **flexbuffchest** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:12 pm

LordNu wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:51 pm02-03

I've always been curious, how did a guy from Australia wind up being a Wolves fan?

YBBR · Post by **YBBR** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:17 pm

flexbuffchest wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:12 pm
LordNu wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:51 pm02-03
I've always been curious, how did a guy from Australia wind up being a Wolves fan?

KG baby!

Rusty Kuntz · Post by **Rusty Kuntz** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:42 pm

I was hooked when crunch came to my elementary school in 88

flexbuffchest · Post by **flexbuffchest** » Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:22 pm

YBBR wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:17 pm
flexbuffchest wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:12 pm
LordNu wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 7:51 pm02-03
I've always been curious, how did a guy from Australia wind up being a Wolves fan?
KG baby!

YBBR · Post by **YBBR** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:41 am

Going through some random VHS tapes the other day and finding Timberwolves games from like 98 against the Hawks. I used to record some games as a kid and watch em back because I loved the way KG played. He made it look so smooth and effortless.

LordNu · Post by **LordNu** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:47 am

flexbuffchest wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 11:22 pm
YBBR wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:17 pm
flexbuffchest wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 10:12 pm

I've always been curious, how did a guy from Australia wind up being a Wolves fan?
KG baby!

Pretty much

Played as the Wolves in NBA Hangtime because of the colours and the Wolf was cool, but I really became a fan after playing fantasy sports BBall with some friends and KG dominating. I started following him in games and essentially the Wolves in 02-03, and never looked back.

witljon · Post by **witljon** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:06 am

Catalyst wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2019 12:30 pm Inception. Metrodome. Fun times.

Yeah we went to a few games there too.
It was fun, they were new, and the crowds were big.

Small Hands · Post by **Small Hands** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 8:16 am

1989. I remember going to the inflatable toilet to watch my first NBA game and cheering on Pooh and Tony.

jffl_commish · Post by **jffl_commish** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 10:08 am

The second they were created. Long live Tony Campbell.

Cripes · Post by **Cripes** » Sun Apr 14, 2019 11:56 am

I went to Tony Campbell’s basketball camp. Melvin Newburn was my coach. Good times!

KevinBaconIsNotMyHero · Sun Apr 14, 2019 2:10 pm

YBBR wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2019 4:41 am Going through some random VHS tapes the other day and finding Timberwolves games from like 98 against the Hawks. I used to record some games as a kid and watch em back because I loved the way KG played. He made it look so smooth and effortless.

I still have a vhs tape from the 98 playoffs against Seattle. We should have won that series.

Moses Scurry · Post by **Moses Scurry** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 10:54 am

Went to games at the Dome in high school so whatever year that was. '89?

HeHateMe · Post by **HeHateMe** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 11:36 am

89. Dad took me to some games at the Dome.

Thrillkill · Post by **Thrillkill** » Mon Apr 15, 2019 12:08 pm

Year 1. Saw us play Bos in the dome. was so high up you couldn't tell Bruer from Pooh.

Thank's for that 1 year though Taylor. That was fun.

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