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Every NBA Team’s Star Wars Counterpart

By Gerald Bourguet

TOP IMAGE: Jan 25, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports BOTTOM IMAGE: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader, Photo Credit: Disney
TOP IMAGE: Jan 25, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) defends Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) in the second quarter at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports BOTTOM IMAGE: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Darth Vader, Photo Credit: Disney /
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TOP IMAGE: Apr 11, 2015; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) reacts to an out-of-bounds call during action against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports BOTTOM IMAGE: Anakin Skywalker, Photo Credit: Disney /

Minnesota Timberwolves: Anakin Skywalker (Episode I Version)

We’ve mentioned a few things the Star Wars prequels got right, but one of the MAJOR decisions they botched was the casting of Anakin Skywalker in Episode I. No offense to child actor Jake Lloyd, but watching him was downright painful at times, even with the knowledge of the vitally important character he would become.

Likewise, the Minnesota Timberwolves are a young and promising team with the potential to rule the NBA galaxy one day. Between Andrew Wiggins and Karl-Anthony Towns, the Force is strong with this one. However, even though we know the ceiling for their potential, they’ve been hard to watch at times this season.

That’s to be expected of course, since young superstars have to take their licks and feel those growing pains in order to ascend the NBA hierarchy, but watching them come out flat and choke away a few fourth quarters hasn’t been a pleasant viewing experience. One day, however, these awkward childhood years will grow into something fearsome to behold.

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