The saga surrounding Glen Taylor’s ownership of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Lynx has finally come to an end. Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez have won their arbitration dispute with Taylor, paving the way for them to take over the franchises.
This development brings a new era to the teams and is likely to excite Kevin Garnett, the greatest player in Timberwolves history. A long-standing feud between Garnett and Taylor has prevented him from having his jersey retired, despite being a major figure in the franchise’s past.
Garnett had an agreement to join the team after his retirement but it fell apart due to circumstances. He has never attended games or participated in ceremonies, making his jersey number 21 retirement a long-held goal for fans.
The recent announcement that Lore and Rodriguez have won their arbitration dispute means that Taylor is out of the picture, removing the final obstacle to Garnett’s jersey retirement. It is likely that the new ownership will prioritize re-establishing ties with Garnett and making this milestone happen as soon as possible, potentially even later this season.
Source: https://www.si.com/nba/timberwolves/minnesota-timberwolves-news/with-glen-taylor-gone-kevin-garnetts-jersey-retirement-can-finally-happen-01jks0qgvytv