Episodes
Wolves+ host Marney Gellner is joined by Timberwolves director of player development and assistant Coach, Joe Boylan. The conversation kicks off around the Michigan FAB 5 and how they ignited Joe's passion for basketball. Marney wonders how Joe made ends meet taking an unpaid internship with the Celtics. Joe shares his favorite KG story from his time with the Celts. Talking topics also include: scrimmaging prisoners in Cali, beating LeBron James and draining shots over Rudy Gobert. All that...
Published 02/13/24
Kevin Hanson and host Marney Gellner dive into his collegiate career at the University of San Diego. Hanson shares what he learned about life and culture during his 5 years playing professional hoops in Europe. Marney wonders what it was like to work alongside Greg Popovich in San Antonio, and Hanson shares his thoughts on what he thought of Chris Finch back when they were assistants in New Orleans.
Published 02/07/24
Josh Minott and host Marney Geller dip their toes into the beaches of Boca Raton Florida where Josh grew up. They take a detour in Memphis where Josh played a season under NBA great Penny Hardaway. Marney wonders about the difficulties of being a 2-way player and Josh gives shares the meaning behind some of his most prominent tattoos. All of that and more on this edition of Wolves+.
Published 01/23/24
Host Marney Gellner and Brown Jr. talk about his roots in Vegas, his parent working as correction officers and how the Vegas community, at large, shaped his wise worldview. They get into his journeyman career in the NBA and how it all started by revisiting draft night of 2018. Gellner wonders what he thought of Minnesota before coming here, and Troy waxes poetic about the MN food scene! All of that and much more on this episode of Wolves+.
Published 12/19/23
Wolves+ host Marney Gellner asks Corliss Williamson about the impact of winning an NCAA title. Corliss shares some of his favorite memories of being selected in the lottery (13th) by the Sacramento Kings. Then, of course, they touch on the 2004 title with the Detroit Pistons and wax poetic about his remarkable 12-year NBA career.
Published 11/21/23
This week on Wolves+, host Marney Gellner sits down with Wolves Rookie Leonard Miller. The two start off talking about his basketball career in Canada and some of his NBA Canadian countrymen. Leonard shares what it was like to fulfill a lifelong dream to reach the NBA, and Marney wonders what the young rookie has already learned from some of his veteran teammates. All of that and more plus another rendition of 'Hot Seat, Cool Questions' in this episode. Please enjoy Leonard Miller on Wolves+.
Published 11/07/23
Marney Geller is back in the hosting chair with Shake Milton in the studio, and this conversation goes all across America. We start in Oklahoma, stop by Texas , hang out in Philadelphia, and then end up in Minnesota. The pair chat about his journey to becoming the 54th pick in the 2018 draft, playing in the turnstile that was the 76ers franchise for 5 seasons and what piqued his interest about playing in Minnesota. Amongst many other topics, we also brought it back, ending each pod with "Hot...
Published 10/31/23
This week we welcome Nickeil Walker-Alexander (NAW) onto Wolves+ for our penultimate episode. In this heartfelt chat, NAW tells host Marney Gellner about how crucial his mother was to his early basketball success. Marney asks how being Canadian affected his basketball journey, and NAW walks us through what it's like to be traded in the NBA.
Published 03/21/23
Mike Conley talks about his historic HS basketball career, how he became an Oscar winner, what it's been like adjusting to Minnesota and more.
Published 03/14/23
After a brief hiatus, Wolves+ host Marney Gellner is back at it with one of the WNBA's best, and Lynx star, Napheesa Collier. The pair start out tracking her path to UConn and eventually the WNBA. Marney wonders if playing for Team USA in the 2020 Olympics was as cool as it looked. Then, Napheesa shares what motherhood has been like, plus, some insider info from the Minnesota Lynx GM and Phee's husband.
Published 02/14/23
This week on Wolves+ we have one of the greatest players in Big Ten history in Timberwolves center Luka Garza! Host Marney Gellner dives into her research asking about his family's storied history in basketball and soccer. Luka talks about his path to Iowa and becoming one of their greatest basketball players in school history (his jersey is already hanging in the rafters). Then, Luka shares his experience in pro basketball and what he's learned playing two years in the NBA and G-League. All...
Published 01/17/23
As we start off the new year, we welcome on former NBA player, and current Timberwolves Assistant, Pablo Prigioni. Wolves+ host Marney Gellner inquires about his 15 years playing pro basketball overseas. Then, Pablo shares what it was like to be the oldest rookie in NBA history at 35. Lastly, Pablo talks about getting his pilots license and shares some of his favorite places to fly to.
Published 01/03/23
Today on the pod we slow things down with Wolves forward Kyle "Slo Mo" Anderson. Host Marney Gellner asks how big of an influence street ball was on Kyle growing up on the East Coast. Kyle shares why he felt it was important to go to the West Coast for college. Then, Kyle gives some insight on last year's 6-game series against the Grizzlies in the playoffs as the opponent. Lastly, he shares his thoughts on fatherhood before bracing himself for 'Hot Seat, Cool Question.'
Published 12/27/22
This week host Marney Gellner sits down with Timberwolves Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations Matt Lloyd. The Chicago native talks about how his grandparents' fandom of Chicago sports sparked his interests in athletics. Matt shares the story about how he broke into the NBA with the Chicago Bulls, including learning scouting from arguably the games top talent evaluator ever in HOF'er Jerry Krause. Then, Marney wonders how the Wolves can sustain their recent success, and Matt talks...
Published 12/20/22
Rudy Gobert and host Marney Gellner discuss growing up in France, how he switched from karate to basketball and how he eventually found his way to the NBA. Rudy shares his passion for bees and how he has honey "almost every single day". The pair talk screen-assists and also venture into what has made him such a profound defensive player. Then, of course, we end with Hot Seat Cool questions.
Published 12/10/22
On the fourth episode of season 3 we welcome the Timberwolves VP of Fan Experience Jeff Munneke! Jeff has been with the Timberwolves for over 34 years from the very beginning. Jeff talked about pickup basketball games in the Metrodome with Kirby Puckett and Tom Kelly, Dennis Rodman, explains his connection to Gopher basketball great Randy Breuer and discusses what 30+ years at the Wolves has meant to him and his lessons along the way.
Published 11/29/22
For episode 3, we go upstairs to the Timberwolves front office and chat with their President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly! Host Marney Gellner asks what it was like growing up being 1 of 7 kids in Baltimore, Maryland. Tim sheds some light on the odd jobs he had to do before becoming a regular in the NBA, including working at Camden Yards, and being a fan of the 80's Minnesota Twins. They also talk about Tim's prowess for scouting, the basketball brothers, and what it's like to be...
Published 11/22/22
Wolves+ Season 3. Ep. 2 Austin Rivers
Our second guest for Season 3 of Wolves+ is former Duke Blue Devil and current Wolves guard Austin Rivers! Marney Gellner asks what it was like playing 1-on-1 with KG and Paul Pierce when Austin's dad Doc coached for the Celtics. Rivers shares his thoughts on the Timberwolves' young talents Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels and explains his affinity for the Mighty Ducks, cars, and cologne.
Published 11/15/22
Wolves+ is back, and we start off season three with the former all-star, Ohio State great, and Timberwolves Guard D'Angelo Russell. Marney Gellner and DLo talk about learning lessons at Montverde Academy playing with Ben Simmons, developing good habits as a professional, and his enthusiasm to continue developing a rapport with Wolves' young core of players.
Marney also inquires about his tattoos, DLo gives us the down-low on his Golf game, and of course we end with "Hot Seat, Cool Questions."
Published 11/08/22
Timberwolves big man Nathan Knight chats Marney Gellner about his early years out East and his long journey towards getting an offer from William & Mary. Knight discusses being a part of the Atlanta Hawks' Eastern Finals run last year, this year's Wolves team and his impact on the culture. The show concludes with a great addition of the Final Five.
Published 04/19/22
Wolves+ host Marney Gellner chats with Taurean Prince about his early years growing up in Texas and what it was like getting drafted 12th overall in 2016. Later, TP and Marney go back and forth about parenting and what it's like raising a family. Prince shares his experience as a "silent leader" for this young Timberwolves team, and Marney wonders what impact starting all 82 games in his second season had on his career. Lastly, they close out with the Final Five.
Published 04/12/22
Timberwolves assistant coach Elston Turner speaks with host Marney Gellner about being on the 1986-87 Bulls when Michael Jordan had his greatest PPG season ever putting up 37.1 a game and what it took for him to stick around in the NBA for his 8-year career. Then Elston shares the things he learned playing overseas, which included wine on gamedays when he was playing in Italy! The pair also get into what has led to the Timberwolves improved defense this year and Elston's passion for boxing,...
Published 03/22/22
This week we are graced by the presence of a 4x WNBA champion, current USA women's basketball coach and Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. Reeve talks about some of the friction she faced when she decided to pursue coaching, Wolves+ host Marney Gellner asks if she can clearly distinguish her four title runs, and the pair laugh over some insider info brought to light by her wife Carley Knox—who is also the Lynx President of Business Operations. We end with a great Final Five, but not before they...
Published 03/15/22
This week on Wolves+ we welcome beloved former Timberwolves guard Pooh Richardson. Host Marney Gellner and Pooh talk about his first season playing in the old Metrodome, Marney wonders what it was like being Reggie Miller's teammate at UCLA and the pair share a laugh about Pooh's new obsession with pickleball! Pooh also shares how fans used to invite him over for dinner, and he'd go! Pooh then reminisces about what he loves most about Minnesota.
Published 03/08/22