Minnesota assistant Micah Nori was sitting in his office last season as the Timberwolves were headed toward a 56-win season and an eventual trip to the Western Conference finals. During a conversation about his coaching background, Nori was asked what set head coach Chris Finch apart in this crazy business.

When the Minnesota Timberwolves acquired Donte DiVincenzo in the offseason, many assumed he would become Anthony Edwards’ backcourt running mate. Instead, Chris Finch stuck with 37-year-old Mike Conley in the starting lineup for most of the first 34 games of 2024-2025 until he finally cracked on Jan.

Chris Finch had a comical answer when asked about his decision to make some changes to the Timberwolves' starting lineup.