After reaching the Western Convention Finals final yr, this season has not been the identical for the Minnesota Timberwolves, and their lackluster begin to 2024 has left followers livid.
Minnesota obtained booed at residence.
The Timberwolves have been so dangerous earlier this yr that followers are beginning to present their emotions, with boos echoing on the Goal Heart courtroom throughout their current loss to Sacramento.
The loss to the Kings was Minnesota’s tenth of the season, and after beginning the yr and ending 2023 on the identical notice, cracks are beginning to present.
The Timberwolves have misplaced 4 straight and are 2-7 of their final 9 video games. pic.twitter.com/Kga0RRdcSm
— The Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) November 28, 2024
It is no marvel followers are so excited concerning the Timberwolves, as they’ve received simply two of their previous 9 video games, however they nonetheless have an extended approach to go within the season and this will likely simply be a blip.
Anthony Edwards has risen by means of the ranks over the previous few seasons, however because the chief of this younger Wolves staff, “Ant-Man” wasn’t too impressed by the boos from the followers.
“It is apparent. The staff can see it, I can see it, the coaches can see it. The followers had been booing us. That is loopy, dude. There’s booing in our residence enviornment. That is it. That is so disrespectful. That is loopy.”
However Edwards wasn’t simply calling out the followers, he additionally had sturdy phrases for his “variety” teammates after the Kings’ loss.
“We have been making an attempt to determine this out this previous yr. We thought protection was our identification, however it would not seem like that in any respect. Identification, me and Mike (Conley) We had been speaking about this – I believe internally we’re very tender as a staff.”
Once I requested Anthony Edwards about his staff’s protection, he advised me 💯. He mentioned this staff’s identification is “we’re tender as hell” pic.twitter.com/a9P9Mf4nX0
— Sneaker Reporter (@SneakerReporter) November 28, 2024
Edwards himself hasn’t let his staff down both, because the two-time All-Star is averaging 28.1 factors per recreation. This continues to be a gentle development from every of his earlier 4 years within the league.
The Timberwolves hope to finish their dropping streak at 4 within the NBA Cup towards the Clippers on Friday evening, however have already been eradicated from the NBA Cup with losses to the Rockets and Path Blazers.
