The rebuilding Minnesota Timberwolves are in the middle of a disappointing season record-wise, but the fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming years if future Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is to be believed.
Garnett, who started his legendary career with the franchise in 1995, offered his support for the team, interim head coach Sam Mitchell and the young players on the roster following shootaround for Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers, per Kyle Ratke of the Timberwolves' site on NBA.com.
Mitchell took over as the interim coach in September when it was announced Flip Saunders had cancer. Saunders died in October, which put even more responsibility on Mitchell’s shoulders as someone assuming a leadership role for a team full of young players under difficult circumstances.
Garnett endorsed Mitchell and the team’s future, per Ratke:
I think it needs to be said and understood that I am endorsing not only our coaches, but Sam Mitchell and the coaching staff; this organization. More importantly I am excited about our future, I am excited about our young players ...
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