For a few Minnesotans, the battle between the Nuggets and Timberwolves has extended beyond the basketball court.
Todd Beeson and his family are native Minnesotans.
In 1996, Beeson’s parents moved to Denver. A few years later, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music.
Despite the move, the family kept their allegiance to their hometown NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. During the 2004 playoffs, Beeson’s father and brother watched in person as the Timberwolves eliminated the Denver Nuggets in the quarterfinal round of the playoffs.
“At the time my dad was cheering for the Wolves,” Beeson said.
As time passed, however, Beeson’s father and brother became full-on Nuggets fans. Beeson found himself rooting for the Nuggets when visiting his family in Colorado. Meanwhile, from L.A., Beeson continued to follow the Timberwolves, made possible through a streaming package that allowed him to view all the team’s games.
For many other Minnesotans, the battle between the Nuggets and Timberwolves has extended beyond the basketball court.
Jenn Schaal, vice president of operations and strategy for Visit St. Paul, the city’s tourism agency, and her family are devout Timberwolves fans. During the Nuggets vs. Wolves playoff series, though, banter via text with an uncle living in Denver escalated, leading the two to agree to a small bet — $5.
