"This is for everybody in 'Sota"

I'm sure that Kevin believes his victory with the Celtics is "for everybody in 'Sota." He wants us to be a part of it since 'Sota helped shape who he is not only as a player, but as a person. But the truth remains - he won a championship as a member of the Boston Celtics, not the Minnesota Timberwolves. His victory, in fact, was for everybody in Beantown and the rest of New England.

Don't get me wrong - I appreciate the sentiment, especially since it came from such a raw, spontaneous moment. However, my happiness ends at having watched one of my favorite players win a championship. Much like when Big Papi helped the Red Sox win two World Series and Randy Moss helped the Patriots go 19-0 and win the Super...wait...scratch that last example. I am happy for KG and Big Papi, but it is bittersweet that they did not accomplish their feats with my beloved Minnesota franchises.

Last night did leave me wondering what might have been had Kevin McHale and Glen Taylor decided to add two all-stars to the T-Wolves to play along side KG like Danny Ainge did in Boston for Paul Pierce. Just maybe KG could have hoisted up the Larry O'Brien Trophy saying "This is for everybody in 'Sota" and it would have been true.