Over the past few years, Naz Reid has become one of the most important players on the Minnesota Timberwolves. His role has continued to grow, cementing his status as a cult hero for the team.
Since he is the team's longest-tenured player, he has rightfully earned his status as a fixture. Naz loves playing in front of the Timberwolves crowd and is inspired by the passionate support.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center.
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The Timberwolves are filled with popular players who all thrive with the support of the Minnesota faithful. Anthony Edwards is the biggest star, but everyone gets a lot of passionate cheers.
After Edwards, Reid is arguably the biggest name on the Timberwolves roster. He has cemented his status as a legend in Minnesota, which he wants to use as motivation to perform in the Timberwolves' games.
Reid Loves The Fans' Support
The Timberwolves are one of the most exciting teams to watch in the league. They have Edwards, who is always a standout because of his exciting play, but he has a fantastic supporting cast who also draws great support.
Players like Reid, Jaden McDaniels, and Nickeil Alexander-Walker have firmly embedded themselves in the Timberwolves' culture. That is a big deal because it shows the team's focus on depth and quality players.
For Reid, that is a special achievement because he is the longest-tenured player on the team, starting as an undrafted player in 2019. Edwards and McDaniels would arrive a year later, forming the team's core.
"Yeah it’s crazy, I just seen some more tattoos the other day. It's crazy man, like I said, it goes down to the work that I put in. Fans been with me since day one," Reid said ahead of their trip to Oklahoma City. "I remember the first game I played, the Brooklyn Nets game my rookie year, and they were rocking with me then. You can only imagine of being in the NBA at this level, it’s something you dream of to have the support like that, it’s been phenomenal."
The Timberwolves Fans Will Keep Supporting The Team
Minnesota is a state filled with high-level sports teams. However, the Timberwolves struggled after the Kevin Garnett era ended in 2007. Now, they have finally found their roster that could consistently propel them to title contention in the NBA.
Players like Edwards, Reid, and McDaniels have been here for a long time, and they want to show what they are made of. They want to prove that Minnesota can compete with the best NBA teams possible.
They head into the Western Conference Finals as the underdog, as they play against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This OKC team won 68 games in the regular season, but the Timberwolves might pull off some surprises again after splitting the season series with OKC 2-2 during the 2024-25 regular season.
With players like Reid and Edwards eager to show what the Timberwolves are capable of, this will be an exciting series, especially for the hungry Timberwolves.