Former Bloomington Jefferson standout Cole Aldrich, who was in Italy when he agreed to a three-year, $22 million contract with the team he grew up rooting for, met with the Twin Cities sports media and donned a Wolves jersey Thursday morning. Here are a few highlights:
*Aldrich made it abundantly clear that he is a big-time Wolves fan and was in attendance for several of the key games during their 2004 playoff run. While he noted that playing for his hometown NBA team can present additional pressure and challenges, he welcomes it. “I’ve been a Timberwolves fan all my life.