In early February, Amir Coffey checked into the game for the Los Angeles Clippers against the Timberwolves on the same Target Center court where he won a high school state title for Hopkins four years ago.
It was Coffey’s first time playing in an NBA game back in his hometown. He saw familiar faces and heard cheers from those who have supported him from his high school days all the way to his time starring at the University of Minnesota.
“It was really cool coming back,” Coffey said in a phone interview. “I’m sure there were some Gophers fans there.