Minnesota Timberwolves

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Season Length: 82 Games
Game Length: 10 minutes
Sim Game Length: 12
Team Chemistry: On
Morale: Off
Trade Override: Off
Player Roles: Off
Playoff Format: 7-7-7-7

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MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES 2012-13 OPENING NIGHT ROSTER


RICKY RUBIO
#9 PG
6' 4", 180 lbs
Born: Oct 21, 1990 in Spain (Age: 22)
Drafted: 2009: 1st Rnd, 5th by MIN
College: None
Experience: 1 year


BRANDON ROY
#3 SG
6' 6", 211 lbs
Born: Jul 23, 1984 (Age: 28)
Drafted: 2006: 1st Rnd, 6th by MIN
College: Washington
Experience: 5 years


ANDREI KIRILENKO
#47 SF
6' 9", 235 lbs
Born: Feb 18, 1981 (Age: 31)
Drafted: 1999: 1st Rnd, 24th by UTAH
College: None
Experience: 10 years


KEVIN LOVE
#42 PF
6' 10", 260 lbs
Born: Sep 7, 1988 in Santa Monica, CA (Age: 24)
Drafted: 2008: 1st Rnd, 5th by MEM
College: UCLA
Experience: 4 years


NIKOLA PEKOVIC
#14 C
6' 11", 290 lbs
Born: Jan 3, 1986 (Age: 26)
Drafted: 2008: 2nd Rnd, 1st by MIN
College: None
Experience: 2 years

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DEPTH CHART:

Point Guards: Ricky Rubio (78) | Luke Ridnour (72) | Jose Juan Barea (68)
Shooting Guards: Brandon Roy (80) | Malcolm Lee (65)
Small Forwards: Andrei Kirilenko (74) | Chase Budinger (70) | Dante Cunningham (59)
Power Forwards: Kevin Love (89) | Derrick Williams (69)
Centers: Nikola Pekovic (76) | Greg Steisma (60)

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Simon Says - Nov. 1, 2012



It’s here! The NBA season has arrived and for the Timberwolves, a 24th year in the Twin Cities.

Two game nights into the season and already some interesting story lines have developed. The highly touted L.A. Lakers have started strong and have two nice wins already. Miami came out of the gate nicely against KG and crew with a massive 47 points (more on The Ticket’s snubbing of ol’ friend and Title Ring-mate Ray Allen in a bit) and how about the Mavs? Did you see their opening night fury against the LakeShow?! Impressive.

Ready or not, the Wolves are finally on the radar and these players love it. It’s why they came to play in Rick Adelman’s system. It’s why they signed up for the cold winters here. It flies in the face of those media reports drummed up suggesting that it’s hard for teams to get players to come to Minnesota because of the weather.

I had a great conversation with back-up guard Will Conroy that will air this weekend on GameON! (airtimes at the bottom of the blog). Will-Con and I went down the roster talking about the make-up of the team. Yes, on an ability scale not in terms of race (still seething about that newspaper “story”…but not going there today).

Will-Con is a childhood chum of new Wolves guard and former Portland all-star Brandon Roy. As you might expect, they know each other’s every move. I’ll meet you making your move left. I got that blocked shot…knew it was coming. That kind of friendship. Will-Con tells me it’s warmed his heart to see his buddy, B-Roy, get back on the court and play as he’s playing. Conroy says it’s not a mirage. Not a mistake. It’s the real Roy deal.

Will recounted their first trip to the court. “Shortly after he had the procedure on his knee, we were back on the court and he pulled this dunk on me. I wasn’t expecting it. I said, ‘Dang, I want some of that.’ Brandon (as Will calls him) is healthy, hungry to show people he’s still Brandon and he’s happy.”

Roy is just one of the pieces that made up a busy Minnesota offseason. Will-Con likes former Rockets mate Chase Budinger a ton. “He’ll surprise a lot of people this season because he can score and defend. Chase can flat out play.”

It’s time to play. Can’t wait for the tip.

SimonsSays: My picks!

Starting in the East, after watching Miami absolutely destroy the nicely retooled Celtics, the Heat have to get the nod. They are better than last year and if D-Wade plays bigger than last year, they’ll get to the Finals to defend their crown.

I still like the Celtics. Not sold on Indiana, Brooklyn or the patchwork Knicks. I defy the experts and see Chicago as a challenge especially with D-Rose back early from his injury. Look out for the 76ers especially if they are healthy.

In the West. First up, OKC and the James Harden dilemma drags on. Harden has reportedly been offered an extension however is also rumoured to be traded. This will have major implications in the make up of the top seedings come playoffs, however I believe that the Thunder can make the best out of the sitch.

I had been preaching the Lakers in the West and they showed me why with a 35 point routing of the Trailblazers. I just can’t give it to OKC for Seattle reasons so I’ll reluctantly stick with LAL to win the West (reserving the right to change my mind), OKC, San Antonio (top of the power rankings, lucky to be there), Denver, and in the pack will be LAC, the Timberwolves, Memphis and Dallas. Yes, the playoffs will be back and basketball for a reason in mid-April will warm the hearts of hoopaholics everywhere in the upper Midwest.

See you on TV

Catch your Wolves on this Sunday’s GameON! this week!! You don’t want to miss the Emmy nominated GameON! powered by SEVEN Steakhouse Sushi Ultralounge & Skybar this Sunday morning on FOX’s My29 at 10:30AM. Our special guest is the controversial Vikings punter Chris Kluwe. All GameON! shows are broadcast in High Definition and can be found on ITunes, on our new GameON! App (free and available for Apple/Android) and online at http://www.gameontvmn.com.

(Copyright Rod Simons with a few edits, the next editions will be all my own work, just needed a grounding)

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I don't know if I'd say that K-Love has swag, but hey.

Good luck. This is a balanced roster that should make the playoffs. Rubio is a star in the making and I hope Brandon Roy treats you well in this game.

Name: That Guy
Position: PG
Secondary Position: SG
Play Style: Scoring
From: South Caroluna
Birthdate: 01/30/1993
Jersey Number: 77
Dominant Hand: left
Personality: laid back

Height: 6'6
Weight: 215
Skin Tone: second lightest
Muscle Tone: ripped
Eye Colour: brown

Hair Style: mohawk
Length: longest possible
Hair Colour: red
Facial Hair: biggest damn beard you can find lol
Facial Hair Colour: red

Accessories: headband

5 Strengths: three-point shooting, passing, defensive rebounding, dunking, offensive awareness
5 Weaknesses: blocks, consistency, offensive rebounding, free throws, stamina

Shoe Brand: whatever
Shoe Style: whatever
Shoe Colours: whatever

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Name: Stevie Whitted
Position: PG
Secondary Position: SG
Play Style: Athletic
From: Dominican Republic
Birthdate: 5/3/1998
Jersey Number: 2
Dominant Hand: Right
Personality: Laid Back

Height: 5'10
Weight: 168
Skin Tone: Tan/Light Brown
Muscle Tone: Ripped
Eye Colour: Hazel

Hair Style: High Top Fade(I wish!!) but really just the Natural Part
Length: if applicable
Hair Colour: Black
Facial Hair: None
Facial Hair Colour: N/A

Accessories: Shooting Sleeve Blk Right Arm

5 Strengths: Speed, Handles, 3 Pt
5 Weaknesses: Desicion Making, Defense, FG %

Shoe Brand: Jordan Brand
Shoe Style: Air Jordan X
Shoe Colours: if custom