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Taurean Prince Apr 12, 2022

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Wolves+ host Marney Gellner chats with Taurean Prince about his early years growing up in Texas and what it was like getting drafted 12th overall in 2016. Later, TP and Marney go back and forth about parenting and what it's like raising a family. Prince shares his experience as a "silent leader" for this young Timberwolves team, and Marney wonders what impact starting all 82 games in his second season had on his career. Lastly, they close out with the Final Five.

Elston Turner Mar 22, 2022

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Timberwolves assistant coach Elston Turner speaks with host Marney Gellner about being on the 1986-87 Bulls when Michael Jordan had his greatest PPG season ever putting up 37.1 a game and what it took for him to stick around in the NBA for his 8-year career. Then Elston shares the things he learned playing overseas, which included wine on gamedays when he was playing in Italy! The pair also get into what has led to the Timberwolves improved defense this year and Elston's passion for boxing, instruments and motorcycles. Please enjoy Elston Turner on Wolves+ presented by Aura.

Cheryl Reeve Mar 15, 2022

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This week we are graced by the presence of a 4x WNBA champion, current USA women's basketball coach and Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. Reeve talks about some of the friction she faced when she decided to pursue coaching, Wolves+ host Marney Gellner asks if she can clearly distinguish her four title runs, and the pair laugh over some insider info brought to light by her wife Carley Knox—who is also the Lynx President of Business Operations. We end with a great Final Five, but not before they talk leadership, competitiveness and what it takes to be great. One of the best episodes of season 2, please enjoy Cheryl Reeve on Wolves+!

Pooh Richardson Mar 08, 2022

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This week on Wolves+ we welcome beloved former Timberwolves guard Pooh Richardson. Host Marney Gellner and Pooh talk about his first season playing in the old Metrodome, Marney wonders what it was like being Reggie Miller's teammate at UCLA and the pair share a laugh about Pooh's new obsession with pickleball! Pooh also shares how fans used to invite him over for dinner, and he'd go! Pooh then reminisces about what he loves most about Minnesota.

John Thomas Feb 15, 2022

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Host Marney Gellner and John Thomas go way back. They dive into Thomas' magical run on the 1997 Final Four Minnesota Gophers basketball team he captained, Marney asks about what it was like being picked 25th in the NBA draft and Thomas shares with us the impact George Floyd's death had on him and his community. Thomas also shares insights on Black History Month, Marney wonders what progress we have made and what more we can do, and lastly we share a laugh as Thomas presents his AMAZING Jar Jar Binks and Yoda impressions.

Karl-Anthony Towns Feb 08, 2022

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In our longest interview in Wolves+ history, Karl-Anthony Towns gives us an incredible look at his entire life, from growing up in New Jersey to how his sister, Lachelle, inspired his basketball journey, Marney Gellner is there all along getting us the scoop on which veterans impacted his early career, the meanings behind his newly minted tattoos and showing us a never-before-seen side of KAT. Please enjoy this episode of one of the best Timberwolves in team history on Wolves+, Karl-Anthony Towns.

Alex Rodriguez Dec 21, 2021

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A-Rod and Marney Gellner talk about his high-school days alongside former Twins 1st basemen Doug Mientkiewicz, going from a #1 pick to World Series champion, and then Marney gives some advice for his first winter in Minnesota. We also get some insider info from his nephew Nick, Alex's thoughts on being a "girl dad", and of course we end with the Final 5!

Craig Kilborn Dec 14, 2021

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Wolves+ host Marney Gellner and Craig Kilborn talk about his underrated basketball career, interviewing athletes, KAT's game, and Craig’s passion for the Timberwolves. Hang with Marney, Craig and tune in for arguably our most entertaining Final Five yet!

Micah Nori Dec 07, 2021

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Micah Nori walks us through his journey to becoming an NBA assistant coach with Marney Gellner and talks tactics to building bonds with a new era of athletes. We learn about some of Micah’s quirks that you must stick around for. Then, of course, we end on the Final Five but not before unpacking his infamous halftime interviews.

Marc Lore Nov 30, 2021

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Marc Lore is many things; a father, a serial entrepreneur, and now he can add to his list a (soon-to-be) partial owner of the Timberwolves and Lynx franchises. Marney Gellner and Marc discuss his childhood out East, how his habits then lead to his success now and the pair also dive into his early startup successes. They also discuss Telosa, his mom being a bodybuilder, and what he and Alex Rodriguez have planned for the future.

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