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Par Guillaume Kagni | Journaliste sportif
After a relatively easy first round against the Lakers, the Timberwolves will take on another big name in the Western Conference: the Warriors. On the eve of the series, Mike Conley reflects on the many differences between the two franchises.
Last summer, when Timberwolves executives decided to part ways with Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves fans weren’t the most serene. Indeed, the No.1 player in the 2015 Draft was the perfect complement to Anthony Edwards, the new franchise player, but also to a Rudy Gobert recruited at a high price.
While the regular season was far from straightforward in Minnesota, it has to be said that the trade did nothing to change the ambitions of the group led by Chris Finch. Even with Ant Man limited by the Lakers, the Wolves easily qualified for the second round. To get back to the conference finals, they’ll have to overcome another heavyweight: the Warriors.
Mike Conley on tensions with Golden State
In addition to the level of play, the many stories that exist between these two groups should captivate spectators. Jimmy Butler returning to Minnesota after alienating the state in 2019, Draymond Green going up against Rudy Gobert over an entire series after strangling him… Veteran Mike Conley returned to all these things in a press conference.
I wasn’t there, so I don’t know if I’m the one who best understands the relationship between Jimmy Butler and the franchise.On the other hand, I know what this series means to the city, I know what the Warriors represent.They’ve won a lot of titles, there’s also Draymond Green, who’s wanted to strangle guys… It’s exciting, there’s going to be a lot of anticipation around the series. We want to play these games.
Because they are the most dominant team of the last decade, with no less than 4 titles won, the Warriors know they are the enemy of the entire Western Conference. But the welcome will be even more hostile in Minnesota, where Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green are not, and never will be forgiven for their offenses.
And Mike Conley may be detached from the situation, but he too has scores to settle with the interior. Ten years ago, just back from a broken face, he was hit in the face by Draymond during a series between Golden State and Memphis. He had to undergo further surgery to install a metal plate under the skin.
