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A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes playoff matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets, with the legendary Kevin Garnett’s presence looming large over the game.Chicago Today
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is hoping that former Timberwolves star Kevin Garnett will attend the team’s first-round playoff game against the Denver Nuggets. Edwards has a close relationship with Garnett after they appeared in a Sprite commercial together last year, and he considers Garnett the greatest Timberwolves player of all time.
Why it matters
Garnett’s return to Minnesota would be a significant event for the franchise and its fans, as he was a key part of the team’s only Western Conference Finals appearance in 2004. Edwards’ desire to have Garnett in attendance shows the young star’s appreciation for the team’s history and his desire to connect with the franchise’s past success.
The details
Edwards and Garnett first met when they appeared in a Sprite commercial together last January. Since then, the two have formed a close relationship, with Garnett sharing “a lot of old school stuff about Minnesota” with the young guard. Edwards has also tied Garnett for the second-most 30-point games in a season for the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves will begin the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, April 16, 2026.Last January, Edwards and Garnett appeared in a Sprite commercial together.
The players
Anthony Edwards
A guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves who is hoping his friend and franchise legend Kevin Garnett will attend the team’s first-round playoff game.
Kevin Garnett
A former Minnesota Timberwolves star who is considered the greatest player in franchise history. He played for the Timberwolves from 1995 to 2007 and helped lead the team to the Western Conference Finals in 2004.
Denver Nuggets
The Timberwolves’ first-round playoff opponent.
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What they’re saying
“I had only met him one time, and that was when we had a commercial together, and he was super cool, we got to know each other a lot, he told me a lot of old school stuff about Minnesota so that was cool. Seeing him come back, I think that was big for us, because he’s a legend, he’s the greatest Timberwolve of all time… hopefully we can get him back in the playoffs”
— Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves guard
What’s next
The Timberwolves and Nuggets will tip off their first-round playoff series on Thursday, April 16, 2026.
The takeaway
Anthony Edwards’ desire to have Kevin Garnett attend the Timberwolves’ playoff game shows the young star’s appreciation for the franchise’s history and his hope to connect with the team’s past success. Garnett’s return would be a significant event for the Timberwolves and their fans.