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Timberwolves assistant coach Terry Porter has known Rick Adelman as a father figure, mentor and close friend.
When Porter first met Adelman 28 years ago, he never imagined that he would be adding “coaching legend” to describe their relationship.
Now that Adelman is closing in on 1,000 wins as an NBA head coach, a milestone only seven other coaches in league history have reached, Porter know as as well as anyone that the description is appropriate and well-deserved.
“I’m sure this is something he will be very proud of,” Porter said. “He might not mention it, but when he looks back on things, how he got started and where he came from … to join such a quality group will be pretty special for him. When you look at the guys in that club, they’re all hall of famers.”
Adelman, 66, is three wins shy of reaching elite status heading into the Wolves’ game Monday night, April 1, against Boston at Target Center.
— Reported by Ray Richardson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press
