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Five Timberwolves who should be Hall-of-Famers (kind of)

By Alex Swendig

Jan 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 17, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 13, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Sam Cassell helps warm up the Clippers before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Sam Cassell helps warm up the Clippers before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Sam Cassell

Probably the best point guard in Timberwolves history, Sam Cassell was KG’s right hand man in the prime of the Wolves.

He only played two seasons with the Wolves, but was a key player during a very crucial time. Cassell played for eight teams in 15 seasons over his career, winning two championships with the Rockets and one with the Celtics.

Cassell is a relatively forgettable player, but as soon as you mention his name, everyone remembers him, if that makes any sense. In the 2003-04 season with the Wolves, Cassell averaged 19.8 points and 7.3 assists per game while starting in 81 contests. Cassell also had a real dirty hesitation-move, pull-up jump-shot that was a ton of fun to watch.

The Timberwolves have a problem with holding onto players long-term, however; very few players of consequence have played more than three seasons in Minnesota. Cassell is the perfect example of a guy that I wish that the Timberwolves had on their roster earlier and kept a little longer.

His biggest achievement while in Minnesota came when he scored 40 points against the Kings in the second round of the playoffs, prior to missing parts of the Western Conference Finals due to injury.

Currently, Cassell is an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Clippers.