A realist's POV...
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:42 pm
I've sat back and been merely a reader on this forum for a while now, but in this time of chaos I decided to make an account and put forward my views.
First of all, our season is not over. Everybody is thinking that it is because we lost the man that had been creator of dreams and center of international hype; but the fact is there are 4 other guys on the court with him as well as those on the bench. My point is that he isn't the team. We have the best PF in the league at the moment in Kevin Love and it would be bad for his sake to suddenly think that we are playing for nothing. Also, we have a rising star in Pek. What good would it be for him if we decided to tank the season? This isn't the season ending tragedy that some are talking about. Sure it isn't ideal, but, we have depth. Although not particularly relevant when looking at gaps, most teams would have Beasley as a starter. We have 2 high-quality, scoring PG's in our hands that will definitely increase in productivity with the absence of Rubio. Of course Rubio was a huge impact on the team, quality wise and entertainment wise, but its one player. Just one.
Now I know it was nice to be attracting a bit of attention and generating hype after years of low-level mediocrity but you have to be realistic in this situation: we are NOT a playoff team. Why? Because I look at our potential to get past the first round against likely the top team and there is simply none. If you disagree, ask yourself how we can beat the Thunder or Spurs (I doubt it will be the Clippers) in even one game let alone 4. We are just too inconsistent. We are dominating the Clippers in head to heads so far this season but we have lost to teams that quite simply you need to beat to get into the playoffs. Was I the only one that expected us to lose last night? The Hornets are inconsistent as well, so when we have a bad game they might too. However, I expected the team to be reeling from the news, as shocked as we all were. There will have been little talking throughout the day as opposed to motivational speeches. Its a season-changing event, but it doesn't have to be.
And a final word. The reason I chose the Timberwolves as my team (being a UK fan I have no local team) is because of the underdog spirit. I love the fight, the grit, the normality of this team. There is little expctation, just hope that something might actually happen. The fans are loyal, they love the team no matter what. Target Center is rocking regardless of the situation and everyone knows it. So why don't we keep it this way?
I don't love the Timberwolves because they might finally be a playoff team, I love them because they are the Timberwolves.
First of all, our season is not over. Everybody is thinking that it is because we lost the man that had been creator of dreams and center of international hype; but the fact is there are 4 other guys on the court with him as well as those on the bench. My point is that he isn't the team. We have the best PF in the league at the moment in Kevin Love and it would be bad for his sake to suddenly think that we are playing for nothing. Also, we have a rising star in Pek. What good would it be for him if we decided to tank the season? This isn't the season ending tragedy that some are talking about. Sure it isn't ideal, but, we have depth. Although not particularly relevant when looking at gaps, most teams would have Beasley as a starter. We have 2 high-quality, scoring PG's in our hands that will definitely increase in productivity with the absence of Rubio. Of course Rubio was a huge impact on the team, quality wise and entertainment wise, but its one player. Just one.
Now I know it was nice to be attracting a bit of attention and generating hype after years of low-level mediocrity but you have to be realistic in this situation: we are NOT a playoff team. Why? Because I look at our potential to get past the first round against likely the top team and there is simply none. If you disagree, ask yourself how we can beat the Thunder or Spurs (I doubt it will be the Clippers) in even one game let alone 4. We are just too inconsistent. We are dominating the Clippers in head to heads so far this season but we have lost to teams that quite simply you need to beat to get into the playoffs. Was I the only one that expected us to lose last night? The Hornets are inconsistent as well, so when we have a bad game they might too. However, I expected the team to be reeling from the news, as shocked as we all were. There will have been little talking throughout the day as opposed to motivational speeches. Its a season-changing event, but it doesn't have to be.
And a final word. The reason I chose the Timberwolves as my team (being a UK fan I have no local team) is because of the underdog spirit. I love the fight, the grit, the normality of this team. There is little expctation, just hope that something might actually happen. The fans are loyal, they love the team no matter what. Target Center is rocking regardless of the situation and everyone knows it. So why don't we keep it this way?
I don't love the Timberwolves because they might finally be a playoff team, I love them because they are the Timberwolves.