Mike Trudell/Timberwolves site caught up with Al Jefferson on Monday:
MT: Before last season you spoke about wanting to show people what
you could do as the focal point of the team, and 20 and 10 was the
result. What’s on tap this time around?
Jefferson: It’s trying to be a well-rounded player. I know I can go out
and get 20 and 10, but this year I want to be more of a leader – a
better leader. Plus, I want to be a better defensive player, and that’s
been a main focus this (offseason). I know I can score and rebound, but
now we have some help with scoring in Mike Miller and rebounding with
Kevin Love, so this year I want to lead this team and try to get to the
playoffs. I really believe we have a great chance to fight for the
playoffs, and that’s something we want to do.
you could do as the focal point of the team, and 20 and 10 was the
result. What’s on tap this time around?
Jefferson: It’s trying to be a well-rounded player. I know I can go out
and get 20 and 10, but this year I want to be more of a leader – a
better leader. Plus, I want to be a better defensive player, and that’s
been a main focus this (offseason). I know I can score and rebound, but
now we have some help with scoring in Mike Miller and rebounding with
Kevin Love, so this year I want to lead this team and try to get to the
playoffs. I really believe we have a great chance to fight for the
playoffs, and that’s something we want to do.
MT: What specifically have you been working on this offseason?
Jefferson: Honestly, I’ve been working on my left hand a lot, and I’m
feeling a lot more comfortable with it. I’ve also been working on my
jump shot, and then just doing everything I normally work on a lot
better. The other thing is conditioning wise, I think that can help me
a lot especially defensively.
Jefferson: Honestly, I’ve been working on my left hand a lot, and I’m
feeling a lot more comfortable with it. I’ve also been working on my
jump shot, and then just doing everything I normally work on a lot
better. The other thing is conditioning wise, I think that can help me
a lot especially defensively.
From Corey Brewer’s website:
Both of Corey’s parents suffer from the disease and thats one of the reasons he has set out to bring awareness.
Recently Hoop It Up and the local American Diabetes Association teamed up for an event in Minnesota at Dunwoody College. Hundreds of participants competed in the Hoop It Up challenge to have the opportunity to move onto the World Championships that are held in Miami, Florida.
Brewer judged the Slam Dunk contest, played one-on-one with participants. He also spoke
with the local media partner B96 FM about his reason for
participating in the event.
Mike Miller on The Corn Palace:
“When you see it, it’s like, ‘There’s no way that’s a basketball gym,’” says Mitchell High’s most famous alum, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Mike Miller. “But it’s the best. The atmosphere inside is crazy – if you haven’t been there, you can’t even explain it to someone. It’s that intense. It’s like ‘Hoosiers’ during games. You grow up as a kid dreaming of playing there because it’s the biggest show in town.
“And if you’re not playing, it’s still an unbelievable place to watch a game.” Miller continues. “There’s 3,500 seats in the place, but there’s isn’t a bad seat in the house.”
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