The excitement among Wolves fans is palpable as the team advances to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in twenty years. Local artist Adam Johnson is capturing this enthusiasm with his paintings, which have been well received by fans and players alike.
On Saturday, Johnson dropped off free Reid posters at Colorwheel Gallery in Minneapolis, where fans eagerly gathered to express their excitement for the upcoming games. Sarah Hargadon from Minnetonka was among those in attendance, praising the team’s chemistry and her anticipation for the series.
The optimism surrounding the Wolves is not limited to just this team, as other local sports teams in Minnesota are also experiencing success. The Minnesota Twins have won twelve games in a row, while the Vikings recently drafted Michigan star quarterback J.J. McCarthy.
Despite two decades of limited success, fans remain hopeful that this will be the year that the Wolves make a strong postseason run. Charlie Wenner from Eden Prairie expressed his optimism about the future of local sports fandom in Minnesota, stating that despite past disappointments, it’s an exciting time to follow local sports teams.
Fans like Hargadon and Wenner are confident in the team’s abilities and are hoping for a strong showing against Denver. Some even predict a sweep due to the talent on the Wolves roster, including star player Anthony Edwards. The energy surrounding this team and other local sports teams in Minnesota is electric, with fans eagerly anticipating upcoming games and matchups.