National media attention thread

winforlose · Post #1 » by **winforlose** » Wed Jan 17, 2024 2:59 pm

I figured we should have a thread for when the national media finally starts to realize that we are #1 for a reason. Saw this on YouTube, discussion about us starts at 38:34.

P.S, the Jazz stuff to start is kinda interesting.

https://youtu.be/L-HN2r3pgRc?si=J50I6snMxpHOvuR_

Post #2 » by **Klomp** » Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:58 pm

winforlose wrote:I figured we should have a thread for when the national media finally starts to realize that we are #1 for a reason. Saw this on YouTube, discussion about us starts at 38:34.

I think most people realize we are No. 1 for a reason....it's just not "fun" to talk about that reason.

WolfAddict · Post #3 » by **WolfAddict** » Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:53 pm

TBH I don't think we get the media coverage until we start winning playoff series.

BlacJacMac · Post #4 » by **BlacJacMac** » Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:56 pm

WolfAddict wrote:TBH I don't think we get the media coverage until we start winning playoff series.

Truth.

You know all these guys who dumped on us for the Gobert trade are just waiting for a Playoff flameout to tell the world "I told you so".

Guest84 · Post #5 » by **Guest84** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 5:45 pm

I love how they glossed over the Clips loss to the wolves. But when they beat okc the narrative of them being the best in the west continued.

shangrila · Post #6 » by **shangrila** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:00 pm

Why do we need a thread?

Why do you care about the national media talking about us?

Post #7 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:29 pm

shangrila wrote:Why do we need a thread?

Why do you care about the national media talking about us?

Because it makes us feel warm and fuzzy

TimberKat · Post #8 » by **TimberKat** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:34 pm

Interesting comment from SI today. Basically saying if Wolves go deep into the playoffs and if ownership doesn't go over luxury tax to keep the team, then it's time to look for new ownership ( I know we are used to the Twins but that shouldn't be the standard). They also mentioned that we can go over tax next year and see if we have any success. Dump players in mid season if needed because tax is calculated and paid at the end of the season (end of 24-25 season).

Post #9 » by **Klomp** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:48 pm

Read on Twitter

gandlogo · Post #10 » by **gandlogo** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 8:58 pm

shangrila wrote:Why do we need a thread?

Why do you care about the national media talking about us?

Having suffered through living in that state for five decades, it's a classic MN mentality thing. I don't get it either.

WolfAddict · Post #11 » by **WolfAddict** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:46 pm

shangrila wrote:Why do we need a thread?

Why do you care about the national media talking about us?

One word. Recognition.

Personally, being is Aus (as you are) I don't care about it, but can understand why someone living locally (i.e. in the US) would.

Also, if someone wants to create a thread to discuss it, it's not that big of a deal. You don't have to read it brother. Just sayin.

LSWF · Post #12 » by **LSWF** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:50 pm

ESPN article is good: https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/39337123/nba-betting-minnesota-timberwolves-futures-championship-contenders

winforlose · Post #13 » by **winforlose** » Thu Jan 18, 2024 11:55 pm

WolfAddict wrote:
shangrila wrote:Why do we need a thread?

Why do you care about the national media talking about us?

One word. Recognition.

Personally, being is Aus (as you are) I don't care about it, but can understand why someone living locally (i.e. in the US) would.

Also, if someone wants to create a thread to discuss it, it's not that big of a deal. You don't have to read it brother. Just sayin.

National attention equals national notice which increases national merch sales and national tv games. That extra money keeps us competitive.

TimberKat · Post #14 » by **TimberKat** » Fri Jan 19, 2024 12:08 am

LSWF wrote:ESPN article is good: https://www.espn.com/espn/betting/story/_/id/39337123/nba-betting-minnesota-timberwolves-futures-championship-contenders

My biggest take away: "Thus, Gobert's presence in the paint and Edwards' ascension to top scoring option on offense have helped Towns have maximum impact. The big man is free to thrive at what he does best and cover his biggest weaknesses." So Gobert doesn't take away Towns' offense spacing or ability. If we keep feeding the Bear and get a little more offense from JMcD, we may have just enough offense for a deep playoff run.