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Minnesota Timberwolves: Top All-Nickname Teams in Wolves history

By Austin Wallert

DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 20: Nikola Pekovic #14 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against Zaza Pachulia #27 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on January 20, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 20: Nikola Pekovic #14 of the Minnesota Timberwolves dribbles the ball against Zaza Pachulia #27 of the Dallas Mavericks in the first half at American Airlines Center on January 20, 2016 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /
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The Second Unit: The next-worst Minnesota Timberwolves nicknames

Ryan Hollins: The Booty Call

It’s not what you think. Hollins earned the nickname by being cut and brought back to the Grizzlies three times.

Another one you’d have to explain to everyone you meet.

Luke Ridnour: Frodo

When you look just like the character Frodo, there is no escaping this nickname. Maybe this is part of the reason why the Timberwolves were in such a drought as Frodo’s main job is to destroy the ring.

Brad Lohaus: Big Bird

Also known as the ‘Vanilla Gorilla’, Lohaus got two nicknames most likely based on his appearance. If any of you watch It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, being called a bird is not a good thing, especially a big one.

Kendall Gill: KG

On the same team as the real KG.  This had to of been hard to take the nickname backseat.

Andrew Wiggins: Maple Jordan

A nickname that was nearly impossible to live up to. Wiggins was even passed the torch from Kobe, but it never transpired the way Timberwolves fans hoped.

The Bench Unit: More unfortunate Wolves nicknames

Gary Trent: Shaq of the MAC
Kelan Martin: Baby Shaq
Nathan Jawai: Outback Shaq

All the Shaq-related nicknames get thrown into one. Did the Timberwolves have the most Shaqs on their team?

The Poohs: Jerome Allen, Jerome Richardson, and Derrick Rose

Who would win in a game of three-on-three, the Shaqs or the Poohs?

The Chiefs: Felton Spencer and Tom Garrick

Both on the team at the same time, I wonder who was the real Chief of the Pack. That had to get confusing at times.

The J-Macs: Jordan McLaughlin and Jaden McDaniels

McLaughlin had it first, and McDenials fits pretty well, although it hasn’t been used on the broadcast yet.

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The next question, of course, is who wins in an on-court matchup? The list of best nicknames or a list of the worst?