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Top 10 Greatest Players in Minnesota Timberwolves History
The Minnesota Timberwolves may not have had much success as a team, but they have had some remarkable individual talents over the years. Here are the top ten players in Timberwolves franchise history:
1. Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett is by far the greatest player in Timberwolves history. He played 14 seasons with the team, earning 10 All-Star selections, eight All-NBA team nods, and eight All-Defensive team honors. Garnett led the team to their only two playoff series wins in 2004 and won the 2004 Most Valuable Player award. He holds multiple team records and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020.
2. Karl-Anthony Towns
Karl-Anthony Towns has played his entire NBA career with the Timberwolves. Since being drafted with the first overall pick in 2015, Towns has been a dominant force. He won the 2016 Rookie of the Year award, made three All-Star teams, and earned two All-NBA selections. Towns is already climbing the Timberwolves’ statistical ranks and has the potential to surpass Garnett as the greatest Timberwolve ever.
3. Kevin Love
Kevin Love had his best statistical days with the Timberwolves. In his six seasons with the team, he made three All-Star appearances and two All-NBA teams. Love was known for his rebounding prowess, leading the league with 15.2 rebounds per game in 2011. He ranks highly in several Timberwolves’ all-time lists and won an NBA title with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016.
4. Andrew Wiggins
Andrew Wiggins was the first overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft and played six seasons with the Timberwolves. He won the Rookie of the Year award in 2015 and played a key role in the team’s playoff appearance in 2018. Wiggins has impressive career numbers and went on to win a championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2022.
5. Wally Szczerbiak
Wally Szczerbiak played seven seasons with the Timberwolves and was a reliable teammate to Kevin Garnett. He made the All-Rookie First Team in 2000 and earned an All-Star selection in 2002. Szczerbiak was a key player in the team’s run to the Western Conference Finals in 2004.
6. Tom Gugliotta
Tom Gugliotta spent four seasons with the Timberwolves after starting his career with other teams. He made his only All-Star team in 1997 and helped the team reach the playoffs in consecutive years for the first time in franchise history.
7. Ricky Rubio
Ricky Rubio was an exceptional passer and played the majority of his career with the Timberwolves. He ranks among the top 25 players in NBA history in assists per game. Rubio holds several Timberwolves records and is still currently playing in the NBA.
8. Anthony Edwards
The youngest player on this list, Anthony Edwards has already made a significant impact in his three seasons with the Timberwolves. He made the All-Rookie First Team in 2021 and helped the team reach the playoffs in 2022 and 2023.
9. Sam Cassell
Sam Cassell played two seasons with the Timberwolves and had some of his best moments with the team. He was named an All-Star in 2004 and helped the team reach the Western Conference Finals that same year.
10. Jimmy Butler
Jimmy Butler played two seasons with the Timberwolves after spending the majority of his career with the Chicago Bulls. He made the All-Star team, All-NBA Third Team, and All-Defensive Second Team in 2018 and helped the team reach the playoffs for the first time in 14 years.
Honorable Mentions: The article did not provide any additional information about honorable mentions.