The Minnesota Timberwolves certainly have been active in the past few months. But until now, it’s all been primarily faceless stats, active imaginations, and hypothetical scenarios. Players who have never competed together on the same basketball court are not only expected to generate instant and lasting chemistry but win competitive NBA basketball games in the process. And until now, everything was based on faith and speculation.
But the NBA Media Day changes all of that. Each year, the Minnesota Timberwolves join 29 other NBA teams in showcasing their players, coaches, and even team executives.
The Timberwolves officially announced that they will be hosting their 2022-23 Media Day next Monday (September 26), with training camp expected to start the following day.
— Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) September 19, 2022
And just like that… we’re back.
Similar to a school open house, the Minnesota Timberwolves honor the media one day each year to give access to pose questions to everyone in the organization. That, in turn, builds interest and optimism among the fanbase, which in turn helps to drive ticket and merchandise sales.
Timberwolves Media Day has a new vibe
But this year is noticeably different. The buzz is more than an NBA Playoff team returning for another shot at the post-season competition. This year’s Media Day was electrifying, a debut not only of the new executive suite of NBA savvy professionals but a glorious unveiling of a roster that boasts as much pure talent as any roster in the NBA today.
The biggest question to that is the simplest one: Can they pull it all together this season? After all, fans have observed the team exchanging copious amounts of players and future draft picks for this roster. Now, can they win? Let’s dive into some player segments to try to uncover that answer: