Star Tribune columnist Sid Hartman, who celebrated his 96th birthday this week, talked hoops with Vikings quarterback Teddy Bridgewater, particularly his recollection of memories on campus at Louisville and friendship with Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng.
"I watched him at Louisville and he and I were very close," Bridgewater told Hartman. "He showed flashes there and he showed that he could be a dominant player. He has a great midrange shot and he can get rebounds and he's great on the defensive side of the ball. So, I mean, I was aware that he was going to be as good as he is right now.