Where is Marty McFly when you need him? If only he could travel back in time and correct a measure of the mistakes this franchise has made since their inception. However to be frank, I hate time-travel as a thematic premise--it's been way overused. I now prefer "rebuilding from failure" story lines, which is why this year's Wolves club will be fascinating. They are indeed starting from scratch--not quite the expansion years, mind you--but they are looking to rebound from their failures.
The biggest question in my mind is whether the same front office crew that failed so miserably can be counted on to succeed. And, given the increasing amount of spin in today's society, what will be the Wolves' actual definition of success, both short and long term? I would wager (unofficially of course, and with no NBA referees) that their definition of success ultimately is not a championship, but a return to the days where they can keep hope alive, sell tickets, and appear to be organizationally functional once again. If a championship happens along the way, great, but if merely "the promise" can be restored--along with the financial rewards--the Iron Ranger can indeed rest on his laurels and fish happily once again. After all, it's the plateau where all the other Minnesota sports franchises aspire to reach these days.
More to follow...
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