The Timberwolves had a surprise guest at practice today. Milt Newton, the Timberwolves General Manager, decided to bring in Gary Payton for a couple of days to mentor the guards on the team, especially Zach LaVine.
“I’ve known GP for about a year, since All-Star break last year,” LaVine said. “He’s always been one of my idols. I’m from Seattle, he played in Seattle, so growing up I watched him, and I didn’t even know he knew Milt. I told Milt he’s one of my biggest idols, so he’s been coming here the last couple of days and he’s been talking to me and it’s been cool.