PORTLAND, ORE. – The Timberwolves were playing their second night of a back-to-back on Saturday, but one player was playing his third game in as many nights.
Rookie Jaylen Nowell played in Friday’s game at Denver a night after he played for the Iowa Wolves in Las Vegas as part of the G League Showcase.
“Definitely sick of airplanes,” Nowell said. “But I’m good right now. Just ready to play.”
Nowell was especially excited because he had about 10 friends and family members make the 2½-hour drive from his native Seattle.
“I have a very supportive family, so they’re just happy to see me playing on this stage right now,” Nowell said.