Prince music was blaring as the Timberwolves were warming up before Fridays’ 112-96 victory over Portland and the team was going through its pre-game introductions. But before tipoff, the camera found an unexpected visitor – Kevin Garnett.
Garnett had settled into a seat under one of the baskets at Target Center while rocking one of the purple Prince-inspired jerseys the team was wearing.
Garnett’s presence on the video board send Target Center into a momentary frenzy. Garnett hasn’t been shy about discussing his strained relationship with owner Glen Taylor, especially since former coach Flip Saunders died.
Garnett has said he still hopes to have a place in the organization at some point, possibly in ownership, but Garnett did not feel like talking about anything on Friday.