Most NBA fans have a random player or two that they have an affection for. Rarely are the players in this category stars — maybe it’s an undersized combo guard or long and athletic big man who is built like a twig. There’s usually a hook that has you pining for your favorite team to acquire them.
For many Minnesota Timberwolves fans, one of those players over the last decade has been forward/center Ed Davis. Davis is entering his 11th NBA season and first with the Timberwolves, his seventh NBA team. His inability to find a long-term home in the league has often felt perplexing.