Taylor tired of losing? What about Garnett, or us fans?
As part of his campaign to “sell hope” to Minnesota Timberwolves fans, owner Glen Taylor recently spoke out in the press, admitting that he’s tired of his team losing. Does he think he’s alone in this? What about Garnett? What about us fans?
Trouble is, he can say the right things all he wants, but deciding to keep both McHale and Coach Wittman on board is not a good start.
Too many of the Wolves’ headache-inducing players have contracts lasting three or more seasons, making them all but untradable. “Gee, you’re asking me to take on an expensive, lazy, ineffective player AND keep him around for three to five more seasons? No thanks!”
There are better coaches available than Wittman, as well. Former Timberwolf Sam Mitchell is one who might be a good fit, and there are some surprising names on the market as well, coaches who could inject excitement back into the Wolves the way hiring Tubby Smith injected interest back into Gophers hoops.
But standing pat with McHale and Wittman in place for next year, without at least LOOKING into upgrading those personnel, is not the right way to start. They’re about as welcome in Minnesota as a New York ticket broker.
