Local artist Adam Johnson has captured the excitement of Wolves fans with his paintings. His artwork, which includes a painting of Naz Reid that was loved by Reid himself, is helping to fuel the enthusiasm surrounding the team’s move to the second round of the playoffs for the first time in twenty years.
This past Saturday, Wolves fever was on full display at Colorwheel Gallery in Minneapolis when Johnson dropped off free posters for fans. The gallery was filled with fans eagerly awaiting the upcoming games and expressing their excitement for the series.
Local sports fandom in Minnesota has reached a fever pitch, with fans feeling good about the current state of affairs. Despite two decades of limited success, fans remain hopeful for a strong postseason run by the Wolves. Charlie Wenner from Eden Prairie noted that despite past disappointments, the future is looking bright and it’s an exciting time to follow local sports. High hopes are being pinned on the Wolves to continue their success in the playoffs.
Fans like Hargadon and Wenner are confident in the team’s abilities and are hopeful for a strong showing against Denver. The optimism is infectious, with fans like Jamie Hoekstra even predicting a sweep against Denver due to the talent on the Wolves roster, including star player Anthony Edwards. The energy surrounding the Wolves and local sports teams in Minnesota is electric, with fans eagerly anticipating the upcoming games and matchups.