Garnett's return to the Wolves about more than his on-court play

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Kevin Garnett playing for the Brooklyn Nets
Kevin Garnett #2 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrated a shot in the first half against the New York Knicks at the Barclays Center on Feb. 6, 2015 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Phoenix Suns at Target Center Friday night.

The Wolves will be without forward Thaddeus Young. He was traded to the Brooklyn Nets Thursday for former league MVP Kevin Garnett.

Garnett won that award as a member of the Timberwolves in 2004. He played 12 seasons with the Wolves and is considered the best player in franchise history. He is now 38 years old and near the end of his career.

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the trade.

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