Thirty years ago Friday, on Oct. 18, 1989, the expansion Minnesota Timberwolves played their first preseason game. That moment marked the Twin Cities' return as an NBA market after nearly three decades away, following the Minneapolis Lakers' relocation to Los Angeles.
A howl of a debut: Timberwolves played their first preseason game 30 years ago
October 18, 2019 at 5:13AM
There wasn't much success on the court, as the Wolves' 22-60 record indicates. But it was a season filled with enthusiasm and one crowning achievement: The Wolves, playing in the Metrodome for that lone season while Target Center was under construction, set an NBA attendance record with 1,072,572 fans during 41 home games.
The Star Tribune recently unearthed a treasure trove of staff photos from that season.
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Backup center Luka Garza turned in another big game against the Jazz. The constant? “I’ve made it my identity to always be ready.”
