In a surprising turn of events, former Los Angeles Lakers player D’Angelo Russell has dubbed his current team, the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the “Minnesota Lakers” ahead of their Western Conference Finals matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. Russell, along with teammates Taurean Prince and Jarred Vanderbilt, all formerly played for the Timberwolves before joining the Lakers.
Russell took to social media to playfully taunt his former team, predicting a sweep for the Timberwolves against the Mavericks. Despite the Mavericks coming off a strong performance in the playoffs, defeating the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, they are considered the underdogs against the Timberwolves.
The upcoming series between the Timberwolves and Mavericks is highly anticipated, with fans eager to see if the Timberwolves can continue their impressive season and advance to the NBA Finals. The winner of this series will face off against the victor of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers.
With tensions running high and bragging rights on the line, the Western Conference Finals promise to be a thrilling showdown between two talented teams. Stay tuned to see if Russell’s prediction of a Timberwolves sweep comes true or if the Mavericks can defy the odds and secure a spot in the NBA Finals.