“Wolves really passed on Stephen Curry TWICE, then gave them Andrew Wiggins!”: NBA Twitter hilariously reminds everyone how Minnesota is responsible for Warriors’ success

Nithin Joseph | 16/06/2022
"Wolves really passed on Stephen Curry TWICE, then gave them Andrew Wiggins!": NBA Twitter hilariously reminds everyone how Minnesota is responsible for Warriors' success

The Timberwolves have made a lot of mistakes over the years. Three of them have helped the Warriors, including passing on Steph Curry!

Steph Curry has been an exceptional talent ever since he was drafted by the Warriors in 2009. The guard, widely considered the ‘greatest shooter of all time’ has had a storied career.

In his 13 seasons so far, Steph has averaged 24 points, four rebounds, and six assists per game. He even has three NBA Championships, two MVP Awards, and eight All-NBA team call-ups to his name.

One of his most recent accomplishments saw him pass the great Ray Allen as the all-time leader for three-pointers scored!

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He truly has been a boon for The Dubs. However, he may have never stepped foot in San Francisco if it wasn’t for the poor decision-making of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Timberwolves helped The Warriors to the Finals by not drafting Steph Curry, failing to trade for Klay Thompson, and trading Andrew Wiggins

In 2009, the Minnesota Timberwolves made what many might consider the worst decision in the franchise’s history. The team’s front office decided to pass on Steph Curry not once, but twice.

Over the years, Minnesota’s decisions have greatly benefited The Dubs, because two of them alongside not drafting Curry have helped the Warriors reach the 2022 NBA Finals.

As one journalist points out, the Timberwolves not only passed on Steph, but they also failed to finalize a trade for Klay Thompson. They even traded Andrew Wiggins to Golden State along with a first-round pick!

Now, it is a bit harsh to say that it was all on the Timberwolves, but the onus does partially lie with them. At the end of the day, their decisions helped The Dubs reach their goal.

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Nithin Joseph

Nithin is a content writer at The SportsRush. Like his favorite athlete Kobe Bryant, the company has helped Nithin elevate his writing skills to a whole new level, especially as an NBA content writer. With over 1500 articles to his name, Nithin's love for the sport knows no bounds. And, as he continues to watch the sport on a daily basis, he hopes his fascination with the NBA, especially the Miami Heat will inspire more and more readers to give the sport a chance. Perhaps, one day making basketball in India as big as it is in the United States.

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