Who are the Timberwolves Best Frenemies?

Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images; Edit by Leo SunSince the Minnesota Timberwolves inception in 1989, they have rarely been “a powerhouse.” Not often have they been involved in late May-June NBA conversations regarding championships. Instead of having Main Character Energy, they have more commonly been viewed as a quirky NPC in the NBA game.

But on the contrary, they’re a real, functioning (?), professional sports organization.

Yes, despite popular national media talking heads, the Timberwolves do not just exist to serve as a farm team for big market clubs. We are not just practice dummies for contenders to run drills against. We have had many authentic and organically loveable (and…