The Minnesota Timberwolves have two All-Stars in this year’s game, as Karl-Anthony Towns and Jimmy Butler were both voted in by coaches as reserves for this years game. This is how Twitter reacted.
For the first time in 14 years, the Timberwolves have two players in the NBA All-Star Game. Let’s take a quick spin around Twitter and find out what teammates, fans, and even family are saying about the selections of Karl-Anthony Towns and Jimmy Butler.
Let’s start it off with some friendly love from Wolf to Wolf that shows why this team is jelling so well!
Yessir! S/o to @JimmyButler and @KarlTowns Congrats! #AllEyesNorth
— Tyus Jones (@1Tyus) January 24, 2018
Huge s/o to @JimmyButler & @KarlTowns . #AllStars #AllEyesNorth !
— 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) January 24, 2018
And now, celebration from the official Timberwolves Twitter account.
.@KarlTowns and @JimmyButler are 2018 NBA All-Stars! #AllEyesNorth
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@Timberwolves) January 24, 2018
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But most of all, there has been a whole lot of fan love…
Congrats @KarlTowns and @JimmyButler for being all stars!
— Timber Rebuilder (@TimberReBuilder) January 24, 2018
Let’s not forget the family, either.
Karl-Anthony Towns' dad, mom and girlfriend went crazy as he was named to his first All-Star team.
— Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) January 24, 2018
(via @KarlTowns | Instagram) pic.twitter.com/8RJezuskmY
The selections mark Butler’s fourth and Towns’ first All-Star appearance, respectively. For more on their selections and a few notable tidbits, check out our initial reaction from earlier Tuesday night.
For now, Wolves fans, let’s rejoice! The fact that some of the Wolves’ hard-working players are getting the recognition they deserve is a big step in the public perception of the Timberwolves as they work their way towards breaking the fourteen-year playoff drought this season.
Butler and Towns have both definitely earned their selections this year, lifting the Wolves from the bottom-feeder team they’ve been over the last several years into a top-tier contender.
The Timberwolves might see a third addition to the All-Star roster over the next few years, if you’re as confident as these Wolves fans are in Andrew Wiggins‘ talent.
While there’s still a long way to go in the season, Wolves fans have something to celebrate right now, and the players are finally getting the recognition they deserve.
I’ll leave you all with this classic instagram post courtesy of the four-time All-Star himself, with an explicit language warning for the comments…
Next: Butler and Towns in All-Star Game
Look forward to All-Star weekend, Wolves fans! The squad finally will finally some representation on the court during the main event.