
The Timberwolves value their top assistant for his ability to connect with players, likening him to Ted Lasso. He has built strong relationships with stars like Nikola Jokić and Anthony Edwards.
Tune into a random Timberwolves game, and you might learn a new expression. Nori, the Wolves’ top assistant, often conducts an in-game interview. He is famous for his Ted Lasso-esque demeanor. One time, he remarked that the opponent “caught us at the beach with no sunblock.” The rest of his analysis is no less whimsical. The Timberwolves consider him one of their locker-room connectors, someone capable of growing close with all types of personalities. When he was with the Denver Nuggets, his guy became Nikola Jokić. At his current gig, he’s tight with Anthony Edwards. Two jobs. Two All-Stars. Two personalities who could not be more opposite ends of the spectrum.
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The assistant has developed close relationships with both Jokić and Edwards, helping to bridge diverse personalities within the team.

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