DENVER – During the postseason, Denver center Nikola Jokic has been doing commercials for the "Despicable Me" franchise of movies. He has a resemblance to the character Gru, who is among the most benevolent villains in film.
For the second consecutive season, Timberwolves President Tim Connelly will be playing the role of the mad scientist who, halfway through a movie, realizes he has built a monster and has to figure out a way to bring it down.
Connelly was responsible for assembling four of the pieces in Denver's starting lineup, which helped carry it to an NBA championship last season.