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Glen is old, he will be selling soon. He must be sick of this. Will the Wolves leave? Seattle?

Sorry about the double post

I talked to a friend tonight who has has a pretty close connection to Glen and others in the NBA world. He said Glen wants to well, but he hasn't found a buyer yet who will commit to keeping the team in Minnesota. He said Glen absolutely won't sell unless he gets that commitment.

I'm as frustrated as anyone by Glen's inaction on Thibodeau. But that guy kept NBA basketball in Minnesota, put together a front office and team that took us from being a perpetual bottom-feeder to being a perennial playoff team that eventually made it to the Western Conference finals. He's always been willing to spend money on the team - whether it's paying big buck to players or investing in the arena. People I know who've been around him rave about how well he's treated them and what a genuine, humble guy he is.

So I won't joint the mob piling on Glen. I'll criticize him as I have for poor front office hiring decisions and I'll criticize him now for failing to take the $24 million hit the kicks Thibodeau out the door. But that's enough. And if you want Glen to sell the team right now, then you'll be saying goodbye this the franchise that Glen kept in MN as residents of Seattle say thank you.

Glen is looking for local buyers and I hope he finds some good ones. But until that happens, I want Glen to hold onto the team. I still remember how horrible it felt when it seemed certain that the team was moving to New Orleans. I don't want to have that feeling again.

Agree. Thanks Lip.

lipoli390 wrote:I talked to a friend tonight who has has a pretty close connection to Glen and others in the NBA world. He said Glen wants to well, but he hasn't found a buyer yet who will commit to keeping the team in Minnesota. He said Glen absolutely won't sell unless he gets that commitment.

I'm as frustrated as anyone by Glen's inaction on Thibodeau. But that guy kept NBA basketball in Minnesota, put together a front office and team that took us from being a perpetual bottom-feeder to being a perennial playoff team that eventually made it to the Western Conference finals. He's always been willing to spend money on the team - whether it's paying big buck to players or investing in the arena. People I know who've been around him rave about how well he's treated them and what a genuine, humble guy he is.

So I won't joint the mob piling on Glen. I'll criticize him as I have for poor front office hiring decisions and I'll criticize him now for failing to take the $24 million hit the kicks Thibodeau out the door. But that's enough. And if you want Glen to sell the team right now, then you'll be saying goodbye this the franchise that Glen kept in MN as residents of Seattle say thank you.

Glen is looking for local buyers and I hope he finds some good ones. But until that happens, I want Glen to hold onto the team. I still remember how horrible it felt when it seemed certain that the team was moving to New Orleans. I don't want to have that feeling again.

Lip and others, go outside this weekend. Everyone here is getting ragey again over Jimmy. Let's all just chill out and enjoy this show for all it's faults. It's the new normal.

BizarroJerry wrote:

lipoli390 wrote:I talked to a friend tonight who has has a pretty close connection to Glen and others in the NBA world. He said Glen wants to well, but he hasn't found a buyer yet who will commit to keeping the team in Minnesota. He said Glen absolutely won't sell unless he gets that commitment.

I'm as frustrated as anyone by Glen's inaction on Thibodeau. But that guy kept NBA basketball in Minnesota, put together a front office and team that took us from being a perpetual bottom-feeder to being a perennial playoff team that eventually made it to the Western Conference finals. He's always been willing to spend money on the team - whether it's paying big buck to players or investing in the arena. People I know who've been around him rave about how well he's treated them and what a genuine, humble guy he is.

So I won't joint the mob piling on Glen. I'll criticize him as I have for poor front office hiring decisions and I'll criticize him now for failing to take the $24 million hit the kicks Thibodeau out the door. But that's enough. And if you want Glen to sell the team right now, then you'll be saying goodbye this the franchise that Glen kept in MN as residents of Seattle say thank you.

Glen is looking for local buyers and I hope he finds some good ones. But until that happens, I want Glen to hold onto the team. I still remember how horrible it felt when it seemed certain that the team was moving to New Orleans. I don't want to have that feeling again.

Lip and others, go outside this weekend. Everyone here is getting ragey again over Jimmy. Let's all just chill out and enjoy this show for all it's faults. It's the new normal.

Good point Bizarro. I always knew you to be a scholar and philosopher. Here are some other refreshing alternatives to watching and thinking about the Wolves:

- Attend a chainsaw juggling class at your local Y

- Go to downtown Portland while wearing your MAGA cap, tank top, Levis, and white sneakers that you bought at Foot Locker. Ask a local where the nearest Dennys is.

- Read some Faulkner.

- Listen to Kenny G

- Watch the Streisand version of "A Star is Born".

- Get arrested.

- Crack open a wine cooler.

etc.

Q12543 wrote:

BizarroJerry wrote:

lipoli390 wrote:I talked to a friend tonight who has has a pretty close connection to Glen and others in the NBA world. He said Glen wants to well, but he hasn't found a buyer yet who will commit to keeping the team in Minnesota. He said Glen absolutely won't sell unless he gets that commitment.

I'm as frustrated as anyone by Glen's inaction on Thibodeau. But that guy kept NBA basketball in Minnesota, put together a front office and team that took us from being a perpetual bottom-feeder to being a perennial playoff team that eventually made it to the Western Conference finals. He's always been willing to spend money on the team - whether it's paying big buck to players or investing in the arena. People I know who've been around him rave about how well he's treated them and what a genuine, humble guy he is.

So I won't joint the mob piling on Glen. I'll criticize him as I have for poor front office hiring decisions and I'll criticize him now for failing to take the $24 million hit the kicks Thibodeau out the door. But that's enough. And if you want Glen to sell the team right now, then you'll be saying goodbye this the franchise that Glen kept in MN as residents of Seattle say thank you.

Glen is looking for local buyers and I hope he finds some good ones. But until that happens, I want Glen to hold onto the team. I still remember how horrible it felt when it seemed certain that the team was moving to New Orleans. I don't want to have that feeling again.

Lip and others, go outside this weekend. Everyone here is getting ragey again over Jimmy. Let's all just chill out and enjoy this show for all it's faults. It's the new normal.

Good point Bizarro. I always knew you to be a scholar and philosopher. Here are some other refreshing alternatives to watching and thinking about the Wolves:

- Attend a chainsaw juggling class at your local Y

- Go to downtown Portland while wearing your MAGA cap, tank top, Levis, and white sneakers that you bought at Foot Locker. Ask a local where the nearest Dennys is.

- Read some Faulkner.

- Listen to Kenny G

- Watch the Streisand version of "A Star is Born".

- Get arrested.

- Crack open a wine cooler.

etc.

I like Faulkner, but I'll take a pass on the rest of the list...including watching the replay of the Wolves' latest debacle in Milwaukee. One thing is clear to me...Thibs can't coach defense or coach a team to a winning record that doesn't have Jimmy Butler on the floor. Thibs didn't make Jimmy...Jimmy made Thibs.

Q12543 wrote:

BizarroJerry wrote:

lipoli390 wrote:I talked to a friend tonight who has has a pretty close connection to Glen and others in the NBA world. He said Glen wants to well, but he hasn't found a buyer yet who will commit to keeping the team in Minnesota. He said Glen absolutely won't sell unless he gets that commitment.

I'm as frustrated as anyone by Glen's inaction on Thibodeau. But that guy kept NBA basketball in Minnesota, put together a front office and team that took us from being a perpetual bottom-feeder to being a perennial playoff team that eventually made it to the Western Conference finals. He's always been willing to spend money on the team - whether it's paying big buck to players or investing in the arena. People I know who've been around him rave about how well he's treated them and what a genuine, humble guy he is.

So I won't joint the mob piling on Glen. I'll criticize him as I have for poor front office hiring decisions and I'll criticize him now for failing to take the $24 million hit the kicks Thibodeau out the door. But that's enough. And if you want Glen to sell the team right now, then you'll be saying goodbye this the franchise that Glen kept in MN as residents of Seattle say thank you.

Glen is looking for local buyers and I hope he finds some good ones. But until that happens, I want Glen to hold onto the team. I still remember how horrible it felt when it seemed certain that the team was moving to New Orleans. I don't want to have that feeling again.

Lip and others, go outside this weekend. Everyone here is getting ragey again over Jimmy. Let's all just chill out and enjoy this show for all it's faults. It's the new normal.

Good point Bizarro. I always knew you to be a scholar and philosopher. Here are some other refreshing alternatives to watching and thinking about the Wolves:

- Attend a chainsaw juggling class at your local Y

- Go to downtown Portland while wearing your MAGA cap, tank top, Levis, and white sneakers that you bought at Foot Locker. Ask a local where the nearest Dennys is.

- Read some Faulkner.

- Listen to Kenny G

- Watch the Streisand version of "A Star is Born".

- Get arrested.

- Crack open a wine cooler.

etc.

Haha. Interesting list. I'm trying to find a bar that has axe throwing. Its the new darts.

BizarroJerry wrote:

Q12543 wrote:

BizarroJerry wrote:

lipoli390 wrote:I talked to a friend tonight who has has a pretty close connection to Glen and others in the NBA world. He said Glen wants to well, but he hasn't found a buyer yet who will commit to keeping the team in Minnesota. He said Glen absolutely won't sell unless he gets that commitment.

I'm as frustrated as anyone by Glen's inaction on Thibodeau. But that guy kept NBA basketball in Minnesota, put together a front office and team that took us from being a perpetual bottom-feeder to being a perennial playoff team that eventually made it to the Western Conference finals. He's always been willing to spend money on the team - whether it's paying big buck to players or investing in the arena. People I know who've been around him rave about how well he's treated them and what a genuine, humble guy he is.

So I won't joint the mob piling on Glen. I'll criticize him as I have for poor front office hiring decisions and I'll criticize him now for failing to take the $24 million hit the kicks Thibodeau out the door. But that's enough. And if you want Glen to sell the team right now, then you'll be saying goodbye this the franchise that Glen kept in MN as residents of Seattle say thank you.

Glen is looking for local buyers and I hope he finds some good ones. But until that happens, I want Glen to hold onto the team. I still remember how horrible it felt when it seemed certain that the team was moving to New Orleans. I don't want to have that feeling again.

Lip and others, go outside this weekend. Everyone here is getting ragey again over Jimmy. Let's all just chill out and enjoy this show for all it's faults. It's the new normal.

Good point Bizarro. I always knew you to be a scholar and philosopher. Here are some other refreshing alternatives to watching and thinking about the Wolves:

- Attend a chainsaw juggling class at your local Y

- Go to downtown Portland while wearing your MAGA cap, tank top, Levis, and white sneakers that you bought at Foot Locker. Ask a local where the nearest Dennys is.

- Read some Faulkner.

- Listen to Kenny G

- Watch the Streisand version of "A Star is Born".

- Get arrested.

- Crack open a wine cooler.

etc.

Haha. Interesting list. I'm trying to find a bar that has axe throwing. Its the new darts.

Yes! Liquor, axes, and throwing is a great combination that the whole family can enjoy!

longstrangetrip wrote:

Q12543 wrote:

BizarroJerry wrote:

lipoli390 wrote:I talked to a friend tonight who has has a pretty close connection to Glen and others in the NBA world. He said Glen wants to well, but he hasn't found a buyer yet who will commit to keeping the team in Minnesota. He said Glen absolutely won't sell unless he gets that commitment.

I'm as frustrated as anyone by Glen's inaction on Thibodeau. But that guy kept NBA basketball in Minnesota, put together a front office and team that took us from being a perpetual bottom-feeder to being a perennial playoff team that eventually made it to the Western Conference finals. He's always been willing to spend money on the team - whether it's paying big buck to players or investing in the arena. People I know who've been around him rave about how well he's treated them and what a genuine, humble guy he is.

So I won't joint the mob piling on Glen. I'll criticize him as I have for poor front office hiring decisions and I'll criticize him now for failing to take the $24 million hit the kicks Thibodeau out the door. But that's enough. And if you want Glen to sell the team right now, then you'll be saying goodbye this the franchise that Glen kept in MN as residents of Seattle say thank you.

Glen is looking for local buyers and I hope he finds some good ones. But until that happens, I want Glen to hold onto the team. I still remember how horrible it felt when it seemed certain that the team was moving to New Orleans. I don't want to have that feeling again.

Lip and others, go outside this weekend. Everyone here is getting ragey again over Jimmy. Let's all just chill out and enjoy this show for all it's faults. It's the new normal.

Good point Bizarro. I always knew you to be a scholar and philosopher. Here are some other refreshing alternatives to watching and thinking about the Wolves:

- Attend a chainsaw juggling class at your local Y

- Go to downtown Portland while wearing your MAGA cap, tank top, Levis, and white sneakers that you bought at Foot Locker. Ask a local where the nearest Dennys is.

- Read some Faulkner.

- Listen to Kenny G

- Watch the Streisand version of "A Star is Born".

- Get arrested.

- Crack open a wine cooler.

etc.

I like Faulkner, but I'll take a pass on the rest of the list...including watching the replay of the Wolves' latest debacle in Milwaukee. One thing is clear to me...Thibs can't coach defense or coach a team to a winning record that doesn't have Jimmy Butler on the floor. Thibs didn't make Jimmy...Jimmy made Thibs.

Faulkner is depressing stuff, but OK, your soul runs deep.

Yup, Thibs has lost the team (not sure he ever really had them). What a travesty. Worthy of Faulkner, Shakespeare, or may be one of the dystopian authors.