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Minnesota Timberwolves: Paul George knew Wolves wanted to draft him

There were plenty of draft night adventures in which the Minnesota Timberwolves played a starring role during David Kahn's eventful tenure as president of basketball operations.

From the roller coaster ride of Ricky Rubio and Jonny Flynn both being selected over Steph Curry in 2009 to the infamous trade-back debacle in 2011, there was an intriguing side story to the 2010 draft sandwiched in between.

Minnesota Timberwolves: Paul George knew Wolves wanted to draft him

The Timberwolves held the No. 4 pick in the 2010 NBA Draft. After rumored attempts to trade up to select either Evan Turner or Derrick Favors, the Wolves stood pat and took the allegedly NBA-ready Wesley Johnson over enigmatic big man DeMarcus Cousins.