Fred Hoiberg gets promoted!

Fred Hoiberg, Assistant General Manager, Jason Collier, TimberWolves, NBA, NBA Players,

Fred Hoiberg is now assistant GM! It has been a tumultous past year for Fred Hoiberg. Ever since he had major heart surgery last summer he has been dying to return to his playing days as one of the best shooters ever to play in the NBA. A few days ago, the Timberwolves announced that … Read more

Mike James

Mike James, Best Point Gaurd, NBA, Kevin Garnett, Minesota, Basilica Block Party, Timberwolves

I think that Mike James was one of the best point guards in the entire NBA last season. I can’t express how excited I was when we signed him this summer. We only played Toronto twice last season, but both times, Mike James absolutely killed us. I know that Kevin Garnett has a lot of … Read more

2005-06 Mad Dog Diary Week 19

Coach Casey, NBA, Timberwolves, Basketball IQ, Best Defender, March Madness

The season is coming to an end and while all of us are very disappointed that we’re not going to the playoffs, I’ve seen some real positives lately from the team. I really think that Marcus Banks has come into his own, as he’s earned more minutes from Coach Casey. Marcus may be one of … Read more

2005-06 Mad Dog Diary Week 16

Valentine's day, Surprise, Campus, Freindship, NBA All star, Timberwolves, Stanford, Weekend

This week there are two major events that aren’t totally related to our team. First is Valentine’s Day (Feb. 14) and the other one is the NBA All-Star Weekend (Feb. 17-19). I’m kind of shy when it comes to talking about the former in this diary, but the media people upstairs tell me that fans … Read more

KG comes up big

Kevin Garnett, Coach Casey,Justin Reed, NBA, Timberwolves

In the three years I’ve been on the Timberwolves, I have seen KG make a lot of game-winning shots, but tonight was extra special because he added a game saving block! I wish I had footage of our locker room after the game that I could post here too! KG was chest bumping teammates and … Read more

2005-06 Mad Dog Diary Week 3

Fred Hoiberg, Heart Surgery, Timberwolves, Glen Taylor, Coach, NBA

One of the topic suggestions that I got from a reader this week was to write a little bit about Fred Hoiberg and his new/old role with the team. Obviously, Fred’s heart surgery this summer took everyone by surprise. It shakes you a little when you see a guy in great physical condition in the … Read more

Mad Dog Diary #7

Timberwolves, Mini Practice, NBA, Ervin Johnson, Fred Hoiberg, KG, Shaquille O'Neal, Perfect Shots

On a game day, everyone on the Timberwolves prepares in a different way. The team itself puts us through the same routine every time, however. We have a shootaround – a mini-practice – the morning of the game. There, our coaches and scouts tell us what the other team runs and the hand signals and … Read more

Mad Dog Diary #4

Timberwolves basketball clinic, Minneapolis, NBA, Timberwolves

On Thursday my hand doctor decided it was time to pull the pins out of my wrist. I have to describe the process to you, so skip this paragraph if you are squeamish. They took a pair of sterilized pliers and grabbed the end of the metal (which was sticking out of my wrist) and … Read more

Mad Dog Diary #1

Minnesota, Timberwolves, NBA Players, NBA, Samuel Dalembert, Thomas McKinney, Eddie Griffin, Trenton Hassell, John Thomas

I’m very excited to share with Timberwolves fans in Greater Minnesota and the Upper Midwest a glimpse into what life is like for an NBA player on a weekly basis. I want to show people the rigors of the NBA, the ups and the downs and all that comes in between. Hopefully this weekly diary … Read more