Winner: Minnesota Timberwolves
When the phrase “NBA trade deadline winner” is mentioned, the Heat and Thunder are likely to be the first teams that come to mind. However, the Timberwolves were big winners as well in another way.
Acquiring Kevin Garnett will undoubtedly provide a spark to the team from an on-court and business standpoint. Garnett was a fan favorite in Minnesota, and fans will want to see the 38-year-old’s final days before he retires.
He will be a great mentor for young players like Andrew Wiggins, Ricky Rubio and Shabazz Muhammad. The Timberwolves have been unable to put it together so far despite drafting many elite NBA draft prospects, but Garnett may be just the teacher these young prodigies need.
Wiggins is in his rookie season while Rubio and Muhammad have each been in the league for less than five years.
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