Last Updated on September 13, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
League Search Page > NBA > Minnesota Timberwolves > Roster & Statistics The Minnesota Timberwolves 1997–98 featured one of the league’s highest-scoring offenses, led by Kevin Garnett’s all-around production and Tom Gugliotta’s versatile scoring and rebounding. Stephon Marbury directed the attack as the primary playmaker, while Anthony Peeler and Terry Porter supplied perimeter shooting and secondary creation. The statistics reflect a fast-paced team with balanced offensive contributions and efficient scoring, though its defensive performance lagged behind its offensive success.
Roster
| NO. | PLAYER NAME | POS | HT | WT | DATE OF BIRTH | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anthony Peeler | SG | 6-4 | 208 | November 25, 1969 | Missouri |
| 3 | Stephon Marbury | PG | 6-2 | 180 | February 20, 1977 | Georgia Tech |
| 4 | Micheal Williams | PG | 6-2 | 175 | July 23, 1966 | Baylor |
| 5 | Doug West | SG | 6-6 | 200 | May 27, 1967 | Villanova |
| 17 | Bill Curley | PF | 6-9 | 220 | May 29, 1972 | Boston College |
| 20 | Tom Hammonds | PF | 6-9 | 215 | March 27, 1967 | Georgia Tech |
| 21 | Kevin Garnett | PF | 6-11 | 240 | May 19, 1976 | N/A |
| 22 | Clifford Rozier | C | 6-11 | 245 | October 31, 1972 | UNC, Louisville |
| 24 | Tom Gugliotta | SF | 6-10 | 240 | December 19, 1969 | NC State |
| 30 | Terry Porter | PG | 6-3 | 195 | April 8, 1963 | University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point |
| 31 | Reggie Jordan | SG | 6-4 | 195 | January 26, 1968 | New Mexico State |
| 32 | DeJuan Wheat | PG | 6-0 | 165 | October 14, 1973 | Louisville |
| 42 | Sam Mitchell | SF | 6-6 | 210 | September 2, 1963 | Mercer University |
| 43 | Chris Carr | SG | 6-5 | 207 | March 12, 1974 | Southern Illinois |
| 44 | Cherokee Parks | C | 6-11 | 235 | October 11, 1972 | Duke |
| 53 | Stanley Roberts | C | 7-0 | 285 | February 7, 1970 | LSU |
Regular Season Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 21 | 82 | 82 | 39.3 | 18.5 | 9.6 | 4.2 | 1.7 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 15.8 | 7.7 | .491 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .188 | 4.0 | 3.0 | .738 |
| Stephon Marbury | PG | 20 | 82 | 81 | 38.0 | 17.7 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 15.1 | 6.3 | .415 | 3.7 | 1.2 | .313 | 5.5 | 4.0 | .731 |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 34 | 81 | 33 | 27.6 | 12.3 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 9.9 | 4.6 | .464 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .349 | 3.6 | 3.0 | .832 |
| Tom Gugliotta | SF | 28 | 41 | 41 | 38.6 | 20.1 | 8.7 | 4.1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 2.7 | 15.5 | 7.8 | .502 | 0.4 | 0.0 | .118 | 5.4 | 4.5 | .821 |
| Terry Porter | PG | 34 | 82 | 8 | 21.8 | 9.5 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 7.0 | 3.2 | .449 | 2.8 | 1.1 | .395 | 2.4 | 2.0 | .856 |
| Cherokee Parks | C | 25 | 79 | 43 | 21.6 | 7.1 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 5.7 | 2.8 | .499 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.1 | 1.4 | .651 |
| Chris Carr | SG | 23 | 51 | 40 | 22.8 | 9.9 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 8.9 | 3.7 | .420 | 2.5 | 0.8 | .315 | 1.9 | 1.6 | .848 |
| Stanley Roberts | C | 27 | 74 | 44 | 17.9 | 6.2 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 5.2 | 2.6 | .495 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.1 | 1.0 | .481 | |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 28 | 30 | 24 | 33.0 | 13.0 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 1.5 | 11.6 | 5.2 | .445 | 3.5 | 1.6 | .453 | 1.4 | 1.1 | .780 |
| Tom Hammonds | PF | 30 | 57 | 2 | 20.0 | 6.1 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 4.3 | 2.2 | .516 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.3 | 1.6 | .697 |
| Doug West | SG | 30 | 38 | 10 | 18.1 | 4.1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 4.5 | 1.7 | .374 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.1 | 0.8 | .725 |
| Reggie Jordan | SG | 30 | 57 | 1 | 8.5 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 0.9 | .478 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.3 | 0.7 | .569 |
| Micheal Williams | PG | 31 | 25 | 0 | 6.4 | 2.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 0.6 | .333 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 1.3 | 1.3 | .970 |
| DeJuan Wheat | PG | 24 | 34 | 0 | 4.4 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.6 | .400 | 0.5 | 0.2 | .471 | 0.4 | 0.3 | .600 |
| Bill Curley | PF | 25 | 11 | 1 | 13.3 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 3.0 | 1.5 | .485 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.3 | 0.2 | .667 |
| Clifford Rozier | C | 25 | 6 | 0 | 5.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 243.0 | 101.1 | 42.6 | 25.2 | 7.8 | 5.2 | 13.9 | 83.5 | 38.5 | .461 | 10.6 | 3.7 | .347 | 27.5 | 20.4 | .743 |
Playoff Per Game
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TOV | FGA | FGM | FG% | 3PA | 3PM | 3P% | FTA | FTM | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 28 | 5 | 5 | 42.6 | 16.2 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 15.4 | 6.2 | .403 | 6.2 | 3.0 | .484 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 1.000 |
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 21 | 5 | 5 | 38.8 | 15.8 | 9.6 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 2.4 | 4.4 | 15.0 | 7.2 | .480 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.8 | 1.4 | .778 | |
| Terry Porter | PG | 34 | 5 | 4 | 37.6 | 15.8 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 12.6 | 5.4 | .429 | 5.0 | 2.0 | .400 | 3.6 | 3.0 | .833 |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 34 | 5 | 5 | 35.4 | 14.4 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 11.6 | 5.2 | .448 | 2.8 | 0.6 | .214 | 3.8 | 3.4 | .895 |
| Stephon Marbury | PG | 20 | 5 | 5 | 41.8 | 13.8 | 3.2 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 14.4 | 4.4 | .306 | 5.0 | 1.4 | .280 | 4.6 | 3.6 | .783 |
| Tom Hammonds | PF | 30 | 5 | 1 | 22.6 | 7.2 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 5.6 | 2.4 | .429 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.2 | 2.4 | .750 | |
| Micheal Williams | PG | 31 | 4 | 0 | 14.5 | 5.0 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 3.8 | 1.5 | .400 | 0.5 | 0.3 | .500 | 2.3 | 1.8 | .778 |
| Reggie Jordan | SG | 30 | 2 | 0 | 14.5 | 6.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 2.5 | .625 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.000 | 1.0 | 0.5 | .500 |
| DeJuan Wheat | PG | 24 | 1 | 0 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Stanley Roberts | C | 27 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | .500 | |
| Bill Curley | PF | 25 | 2 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||
| Cherokee Parks | C | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||
| Team Totals | 5 | 5 | 240.0 | 90.2 | 39.4 | 23.2 | 7.4 | 3.6 | 14.0 | 79.8 | 33.2 | .416 | 19.6 | 7.4 | .378 | 20.4 | 16.4 | .804 |
Regular Season Per 36 Mins
| Player | Pos | Age | G | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FG | FG% | 3PA | 3P | 3P% | FTA | FT | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 21 | 82 | 82 | 3222 | 17.0 | 8.8 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 14.4 | 7.1 | .491 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .188 | 3.7 | 2.7 | .738 |
| Stephon Marbury | PG | 20 | 82 | 81 | 3112 | 16.8 | 2.7 | 8.1 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 3.0 | 14.3 | 5.9 | .415 | 3.5 | 1.1 | .313 | 5.2 | 3.8 | .731 |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 34 | 81 | 33 | 2239 | 16.1 | 6.2 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 12.9 | 6.0 | .464 | 0.7 | 0.2 | .349 | 4.7 | 3.9 | .832 |
| Terry Porter | PG | 34 | 82 | 8 | 1786 | 15.7 | 3.4 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 11.6 | 5.2 | .449 | 4.7 | 1.9 | .395 | 3.9 | 3.4 | .856 |
| Cherokee Parks | C | 25 | 79 | 43 | 1703 | 11.8 | 9.2 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 9.5 | 4.7 | .499 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 3.6 | 2.3 | .651 |
| Stanley Roberts | C | 27 | 74 | 44 | 1328 | 12.4 | 9.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 10.5 | 5.2 | .495 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 2.0 | .481 | |
| Chris Carr | SG | 23 | 51 | 40 | 1165 | 15.6 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 14.0 | 5.9 | .420 | 3.9 | 1.2 | .315 | 3.1 | 2.6 | .848 |
| Tom Gugliotta | SF | 28 | 41 | 41 | 1582 | 18.7 | 8.1 | 3.8 | 1.4 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 14.5 | 7.3 | .502 | 0.4 | 0.0 | .118 | 5.1 | 4.2 | .821 |
| Reggie Jordan | SG | 30 | 57 | 1 | 487 | 11.0 | 7.2 | 3.7 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 8.4 | 4.0 | .478 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 5.3 | 3.0 | .569 |
| Tom Hammonds | PF | 30 | 57 | 2 | 1140 | 10.9 | 8.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 7.8 | 4.0 | .516 | 0.0 | 0.0 | .000 | 4.2 | 2.9 | .697 |
| DeJuan Wheat | PG | 24 | 34 | 0 | 150 | 13.7 | 2.6 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 2.2 | 12.0 | 4.8 | .400 | 4.1 | 1.9 | .471 | 3.6 | 2.2 | .600 |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 28 | 30 | 24 | 991 | 14.2 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 12.6 | 5.6 | .445 | 3.9 | 1.7 | .453 | 1.5 | 1.2 | .780 |
| Micheal Williams | PG | 31 | 25 | 0 | 161 | 14.3 | 3.1 | 7.2 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 10.7 | 3.6 | .333 | 0.9 | 0.0 | .000 | 7.4 | 7.2 | .970 |
| Doug West | SG | 30 | 38 | 10 | 688 | 8.2 | 4.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.1 | 8.9 | 3.3 | .374 | 0.1 | 0.0 | .000 | 2.1 | 1.5 | .725 |
| Bill Curley | PF | 25 | 11 | 1 | 146 | 8.4 | 6.9 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 8.1 | 3.9 | .485 | 0.2 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.7 | 0.5 | .667 |
| Clifford Rozier | C | 25 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.8 | 7.2 | 3.6 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | .000 |
Playoffs Per 36 Mins
| Player | Pos | Age | G | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FG | FG% | 3PA | 3P | 3P% | FTA | FT | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Porter | PG | 34 | 5 | 4 | 188 | 15.1 | 4.8 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 12.1 | 5.2 | .429 | 4.8 | 1.9 | .400 | 3.4 | 2.9 | .833 |
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 21 | 5 | 5 | 194 | 14.7 | 8.9 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 2.2 | 4.1 | 13.9 | 6.7 | .480 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.7 | 1.3 | .778 | |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 34 | 5 | 5 | 177 | 14.6 | 5.5 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 11.8 | 5.3 | .448 | 2.8 | 0.6 | .214 | 3.9 | 3.5 | .895 |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 28 | 5 | 5 | 213 | 13.7 | 6.4 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 13.0 | 5.2 | .403 | 5.2 | 2.5 | .484 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.000 |
| Stephon Marbury | PG | 20 | 5 | 5 | 209 | 11.9 | 2.8 | 6.5 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 3.1 | 12.4 | 3.8 | .306 | 4.3 | 1.2 | .280 | 4.0 | 3.1 | .783 |
| Tom Hammonds | PF | 30 | 5 | 1 | 113 | 11.5 | 7.0 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 8.9 | 3.8 | .429 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 3.8 | .750 | |
| Micheal Williams | PG | 31 | 4 | 0 | 58 | 12.4 | 5.6 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 1.9 | 9.3 | 3.7 | .400 | 1.2 | 0.6 | .500 | 5.6 | 4.3 | .778 |
| Reggie Jordan | SG | 30 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 14.9 | 11.2 | 3.7 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9.9 | 6.2 | .625 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.000 | 2.5 | 1.2 | .500 |
| DeJuan Wheat | PG | 24 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 24.0 | 12.0 | 0.0 | 12.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 24.0 | 12.0 | .500 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | ||
| Stanley Roberts | C | 27 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 4.5 | 9.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 0.0 | .000 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 9.0 | 4.5 | .500 | |
| Bill Curley | PF | 25 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |||
| Cherokee Parks | C | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Regular Season Totals
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FG | FG% | 3PA | 3P | 3P% | FTA | FT | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 21 | 82 | 82 | 3222 | 1518 | 786 | 348 | 139 | 150 | 192 | 1293 | 635 | .491 | 16 | 3 | .188 | 332 | 245 | .738 |
| Stephon Marbury | PG | 20 | 82 | 81 | 3112 | 1450 | 230 | 704 | 104 | 7 | 256 | 1237 | 513 | .415 | 304 | 95 | .313 | 450 | 329 | .731 |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 34 | 81 | 33 | 2239 | 1000 | 385 | 107 | 64 | 22 | 66 | 800 | 371 | .464 | 43 | 15 | .349 | 292 | 243 | .832 |
| Tom Gugliotta | SF | 28 | 41 | 41 | 1582 | 823 | 356 | 167 | 61 | 22 | 109 | 635 | 319 | .502 | 17 | 2 | .118 | 223 | 183 | .821 |
| Terry Porter | PG | 34 | 82 | 8 | 1786 | 777 | 168 | 271 | 63 | 16 | 104 | 577 | 259 | .449 | 233 | 92 | .395 | 195 | 167 | .856 |
| Cherokee Parks | C | 25 | 79 | 43 | 1703 | 558 | 437 | 53 | 36 | 86 | 66 | 449 | 224 | .499 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 169 | 110 | .651 |
| Chris Carr | SG | 23 | 51 | 40 | 1165 | 504 | 155 | 85 | 17 | 11 | 69 | 452 | 190 | .420 | 127 | 40 | .315 | 99 | 84 | .848 |
| Stanley Roberts | C | 27 | 74 | 44 | 1328 | 457 | 363 | 27 | 24 | 72 | 70 | 386 | 191 | .495 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 75 | .481 | |
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 28 | 30 | 24 | 991 | 390 | 103 | 114 | 52 | 6 | 45 | 348 | 155 | .445 | 106 | 48 | .453 | 41 | 32 | .780 |
| Tom Hammonds | PF | 30 | 57 | 2 | 1140 | 346 | 271 | 36 | 15 | 17 | 48 | 246 | 127 | .516 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 132 | 92 | .697 |
| Doug West | SG | 30 | 38 | 10 | 688 | 157 | 82 | 45 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 171 | 64 | .374 | 2 | 0 | .000 | 40 | 29 | .725 |
| Reggie Jordan | SG | 30 | 57 | 1 | 487 | 149 | 97 | 50 | 35 | 9 | 30 | 113 | 54 | .478 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 72 | 41 | .569 |
| Micheal Williams | PG | 31 | 25 | 0 | 161 | 64 | 14 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 16 | 48 | 16 | .333 | 4 | 0 | .000 | 33 | 32 | .970 |
| DeJuan Wheat | PG | 24 | 34 | 0 | 150 | 57 | 11 | 25 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 50 | 20 | .400 | 17 | 8 | .471 | 15 | 9 | .600 |
| Bill Curley | PF | 25 | 11 | 1 | 146 | 34 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 33 | 16 | .485 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 3 | 2 | .667 |
| Clifford Rozier | C | 25 | 6 | 0 | 30 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 3 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | |
| Team Totals | 82 | 82 | 19930 | 8290 | 3492 | 2068 | 639 | 427 | 1108 | 6844 | 3157 | .461 | 873 | 303 | .347 | 2253 | 1673 | .743 |
Playoff Totals
| Player | Pos | Age | GP | GS | MP | PTS | TRB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | FGA | FG | FG% | 3PA | 3P | 3P% | FTA | FT | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Peeler | SG | 28 | 5 | 5 | 213 | 81 | 38 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 77 | 31 | .403 | 31 | 15 | .484 | 4 | 4 | 1.000 |
| Kevin Garnett | PF | 21 | 5 | 5 | 194 | 79 | 48 | 20 | 4 | 12 | 22 | 75 | 36 | .480 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 7 | .778 | |
| Terry Porter | PG | 34 | 5 | 4 | 188 | 79 | 25 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 63 | 27 | .429 | 25 | 10 | .400 | 18 | 15 | .833 |
| Sam Mitchell | SF | 34 | 5 | 5 | 177 | 72 | 27 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 58 | 26 | .448 | 14 | 3 | .214 | 19 | 17 | .895 |
| Stephon Marbury | PG | 20 | 5 | 5 | 209 | 69 | 16 | 38 | 12 | 0 | 18 | 72 | 22 | .306 | 25 | 7 | .280 | 23 | 18 | .783 |
| Tom Hammonds | PF | 30 | 5 | 1 | 113 | 36 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 28 | 12 | .429 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 12 | .750 | |
| Micheal Williams | PG | 31 | 4 | 0 | 58 | 20 | 9 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 6 | .400 | 2 | 1 | .500 | 9 | 7 | .778 |
| Reggie Jordan | SG | 30 | 2 | 0 | 29 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 5 | .625 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 2 | 1 | .500 |
| DeJuan Wheat | PG | 24 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Stanley Roberts | C | 27 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .500 | |
| Bill Curley | PF | 25 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Cherokee Parks | C | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Team Totals | 5 | 5 | 1200 | 451 | 197 | 116 | 37 | 18 | 65 | 399 | 166 | .416 | 98 | 37 | .378 | 102 | 82 | .804 |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Regular Season Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | Two-Way Superstar Forward (1.1) | 39.3 | High (1.2) | 18.5 | 9.6 | 4.2 | 3.5 | 94.51 | Defensive versatility defined Garnett’s third season: he could protect the rim, chase plays into the perimeter and still function as a high-post passer. His 1998 matchup with Tim Duncan showed how quickly he had become a genuine two-way force, while Minnesota increasingly relied on his activity at both ends. The Sporting News — Garnett and Duncan’s first duel in 1998 | NBA All-Star (1998); Defensive Player of the Year voting — 11th (1998) |
| Tom Gugliotta | Primary Frontcourt Creator (1.05) | 38.6 | High (1.2) | 20.1 | 8.7 | 4.1 | 2.0 | 87.95 | Gugliotta was Minnesota’s interior offensive hub before his ankle injury, blending scoring with playmaking from the forward spots. His season ended with bone-spur surgery after he missed the final 41 games, a loss that forced Marbury and Garnett to shoulder much more creation. Star Tribune — Tom Gugliotta visits, brings to mind the Wolves’ chaos years | NBA All-Star (1998) |
| Stephon Marbury | Franchise Floor General (1.1) | 38.0 | High (1.2) | 17.7 | 2.8 | 8.6 | 1.4 | 80.52 | Marbury operated as Minnesota’s full-time offensive organizer, but his aggressive scoring instincts sometimes competed with his passing duties. A March report captured that tension directly: after criticism about his shot selection, he responded with 15 points and 13 assists while trying to replace some of Gugliotta’s lost offense. The Washington Post — Robinson, Chapman fire up Suns | |
| Anthony Peeler | Starting Two-Way Wing (1.05) | 33.0 | Medium (1.1) | 13.0 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 1.9 | 51.05 | Peeler became the perimeter spark Minnesota needed after arriving in the Doug West trade, bringing shot-making and secondary creation to a roster suddenly missing Gugliotta. The playoff preview specifically credited his late-season contribution with helping Minnesota recover from a 33-33 stretch and finish 12-4. Los Angeles Times — Western Conference preview capsules | |
| Sam Mitchell | Veteran Two-Way Forward (1.05) | 27.6 | Medium (1.1) | 12.3 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 45.05 | Mitchell remained a trusted veteran connector who could defend bigger wings, make timely cuts and provide scoring when the young Wolves needed composure. His 29-point performance against Philadelphia in April, including the go-ahead basket, illustrated how much offensive trust he still carried in key moments. The Washington Post — Celtics stun Magic in overtime | |
| Terry Porter | Veteran Second-Unit Organizer (1.0) | 21.8 | Medium (1.1) | 9.5 | 2.0 | 3.3 | 1.0 | 34.76 | Porter served as an experienced backcourt stabilizer, but his biggest value surfaced when Minnesota needed another veteran decision-maker in pressure situations. He unexpectedly started Game 3 against Seattle and erupted for 21 points, helping the Wolves take a 2-1 series lead. Los Angeles Times — Timberwolves stun SuperSonics | |
| Cherokee Parks | Starting Interior Defender (1.05) | 21.6 | Medium (1.1) | 7.1 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 1.6 | 34.42 | Parks supplied Minnesota with a traditional interior presence alongside Garnett, particularly through rebounding and help defense. His defensive responsibilities became more important as the Wolves experimented with smaller lineups, although a hip injury later restricted him during the Seattle playoff series. Los Angeles Times — Home-court advantage: Cherokee Parks finds a sanctuary | |
| Chris Carr | Athletic Scoring Wing (1.0) | 22.8 | Medium (1.1) | 9.9 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 33.22 | Carr provided athletic punch on the wing and became especially useful once Gugliotta’s injury depleted Minnesota’s rotation. His role was more attack-oriented than the veteran wings around him, giving Flip Saunders another player capable of changing the pace of a possession. Forgotten Hoops — Chris Carr: The Dunk Contest finalist who deserved more | |
| Tom Hammonds | Physical Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) | 20.0 | Low (1.0) | 6.1 | 4.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 24.20 | Hammonds filled an important depth role after joining Minnesota in November, giving Saunders a strong, physical forward who could absorb interior minutes. His aggressive style occasionally crossed the line, most notably when a flagrant foul on Derek Harper resulted in a $7,500 fine. Deseret News — Basketball briefs | |
| Stanley Roberts | Reserve Rim Protector (1.0) | 17.9 | Low (1.0) | 6.2 | 4.9 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 25.60 | Roberts gave Minnesota legitimate size behind Garnett and Parks, with his value concentrated around interior defense and rebounding rather than offensive creation. His back problems became an issue late in the season and eventually kept him out of the Seattle series. CBS News — Jazz hold on to beat T-Wolves | |
| Doug West | Veteran Wing Reserve (1.0) | 18.1 | Low (1.0) | 4.1 | 2.2 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 15.80 | West’s season became defined by declining production and a shrinking role before Minnesota traded him to Vancouver for Peeler. Contemporary reporting noted that injuries, reduced playing time and inconsistent form had affected his performance even before the deal. Houston Roundball Review — Doug West heads to Vancouver | |
| Bill Curley | Situational Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) | 13.3 | Low (1.0) | 3.1 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 12.80 | Curley was a situational frontcourt option whose limited opportunities reflected Minnesota’s crowded rotation around Garnett, Parks and Roberts. Contemporary coverage of the roster gives little indication of a larger offensive assignment, so his season was primarily about providing depth when matchups or injuries required it. The Circle — Marist College student newspaper archive | |
| Reggie Jordan | Defensive Utility Guard (1.0) | 8.5 | Low (1.0) | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 12.00 | Jordan was a low-minute defensive utility guard who could become useful when Minnesota needed pressure on the ball. His preseason performance against Charlotte offered a glimpse of that role, as he supplied late defensive plays and six fourth-quarter points to secure the comeback. Sezam.Net Archive — Minnesota game report | |
| Micheal Williams | Veteran Backup Point Guard (1.0) | 6.4 | Low (1.0) | 2.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 10.00 | Williams occupied a very small reserve role but remained an experienced ballhandler whom Saunders could use when Marbury needed relief. His return from a knee issue was noted during the April stretch run, underscoring how limited but still useful his veteran presence was. CBS News — Jazz hold on to beat T-Wolves | |
| DeJuan Wheat | Reserve Perimeter Shooter (1.0) | 4.4 | Low (1.0) | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 5.80 | Wheat was essentially an end-of-rotation guard during his rookie season, with Minnesota giving him only brief opportunities despite his reputation as a prolific college perimeter scorer. His NBA role was therefore developmental rather than one built around regular offensive responsibility. ERIC — Kevin Garnett basketball biography archive | |
| Clifford Rozier | Emergency Interior Reserve (1.0) | 5.0 | Low (1.0) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 4.00 | Rozier’s Minnesota stint was extremely short, with the veteran center released in November to make room for Tom Hammonds. The limited contemporary coverage makes his role difficult to characterize beyond emergency frontcourt depth. Los Angeles Times — The Houston Rockets, who will be without… | |
| Team Totals | 243.0 | 101.1 | 42.6 | 25.2 | 13.0 | Minnesota finished the regular season with a dramatically more balanced attack after Gugliotta’s injury forced greater creation from Garnett, Marbury and the perimeter rotation. The Wolves ultimately reached 45 wins and returned to the playoffs, although their defensive profile remained the major concern entering the postseason. Andscape — The 30 best NBA throwback jerseys ever |
HeatingUp Impact Index: Playoff Team Impact Spotlight
| PLAYER NAME | ROLE TIER | MPG | USAGE TIER | PPG | RPG | APG | STK (SPG + BPG) | IMPACT INDEX | NOTES | AWARDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Garnett | Defensive Playmaking Big (1.1) | 38.8 | High (1.2) | 15.8 | 9.6 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 86.06 | Garnett was Minnesota’s defensive centerpiece and connective big, with his length allowing him to rebound, rotate to the rim and initiate offense from the frontcourt. Seattle’s Vin Baker matchup received particular attention before the series, while Garnett’s 4.0 assists showed how much of the offense ran through his passing. Washington Post — 1998 NBA Playoffs | |
| Stephon Marbury | Lead Penetration Creator (1.1) | 41.8 | High (1.2) | 13.8 | 3.2 | 7.6 | 2.4 | 71.28 | Marbury remained Minnesota’s primary ball-handler and downhill creator, repeatedly attacking Seattle’s defense even when his jumper deserted him. The Sonics eventually focused on containing his penetration, and Marbury finished the series acknowledging that Minnesota had become too impatient offensively in the decisive moments. Washington Post — Payton Makes Point(s) to Keep Sonics Alive | |
| Anthony Peeler | Primary Wing Scorer (1.05) | 42.6 | High (1.2) | 16.2 | 7.6 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 69.30 | Peeler became Minnesota’s most important perimeter release valve as the series progressed, combining shooting with surprisingly strong rebounding from the wing. After a rough opening two games, he erupted for 20 points in Game 3 and then delivered 28 in the elimination game, including six three-pointers. Los Angeles Times — SuperSonics Facing Elimination Again | |
| Terry Porter | Veteran Playoff Shotmaker (1.05) | 37.6 | High (1.2) | 15.8 | 5.0 | 3.2 | 1.0 | 57.75 | Porter’s veteran poise became especially valuable when Minnesota needed another reliable decision-maker beside Marbury. Flip Saunders surprisingly inserted him into the starting lineup in Game 2, and Porter responded with 21 points as the Wolves seized home-court advantage. Los Angeles Times — Timberwolves Stun SuperSonics | |
| Sam Mitchell | Veteran Two-Way Forward (1.05) | 35.4 | High (1.2) | 14.4 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 50.36 | Mitchell supplied veteran toughness and half-court scoring while guarding larger Seattle forwards in Minnesota’s undersized lineups. He produced 18 points in the Game 2 upset and was still playing nearly 39 minutes in the deciding game, illustrating how heavily Saunders trusted his experience. CBS News — T’Wolves Shock Sonics | |
| Reggie Jordan | Hustle Wing Reserve (1.0) | 14.5 | Medium (1.1) | 6.0 | 4.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 25.00 | Jordan became a useful small-lineup piece when injuries reduced Minnesota’s frontcourt options, giving Saunders another active body on the glass and at the point of attack. His Game 5 appearance produced eight rebounds in only 15 minutes, a strong example of the energy-oriented role he filled. Washington Post — Seattle Survives 1st Round | |
| Tom Hammonds | Physical Interior Reserve (1.0) | 22.6 | Medium (1.1) | 7.2 | 4.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 24.40 | Hammonds became important because Seattle’s size exposed Minnesota’s thin frontcourt, forcing him into meaningful playoff minutes despite being a limited offensive option. His physicality and willingness to absorb contact were part of the reason Saunders could sustain the Wolves’ small-ball approach. CBS News — Timberwolves Win Buzzer-Beater | |
| Micheal Williams | Veteran Ballhandling Reserve (1.0) | 14.5 | Medium (1.1) | 5.0 | 2.3 | 2.8 | 1.1 | 22.40 | Williams provided experienced ballhandling when Marbury needed a breather, but his role remained matchup-dependent. He was useful in Minnesota’s three-guard configurations, although his playoff availability became complicated by a one-game suspension before the deciding contest. Los Angeles Times — On in a Blaze of Glory | |
| DeJuan Wheat | Emergency Perimeter Guard (1.0) | 3.0 | Low (1.0) | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 8.00 | Wheat’s playoff role was essentially emergency backcourt depth, with only three minutes in the series. The Wolves’ reliance on a tight veteran-heavy core left little room for the young guard once the Seattle matchup became a five-game grind. | |
| Stanley Roberts | Reserve Size Specialist (1.0) | 8.0 | Low (1.0) | 1.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 6.00 | Roberts represented Minnesota’s conventional size option, but the series quickly moved toward smaller combinations. His availability was also limited by back problems, leaving the Wolves increasingly dependent on Garnett, Hammonds and perimeter-oriented lineups against Seattle. | |
| Bill Curley | Situational Frontcourt Reserve (1.0) | 3.5 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Curley’s postseason role was almost entirely situational, with Minnesota using him for only brief stretches. The increasingly compressed rotation meant Saunders favored players capable of defending multiple positions or providing immediate veteran reliability. | |
| Cherokee Parks | Injured Interior Reserve (1.0) | 1.0 | Low (1.0) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.00 | Parks was effectively removed from the series by a hip injury, a significant problem because Minnesota was already short on size. Seattle’s adjustments exploited that weakness, leaving the Wolves with very few traditional interior options beyond Garnett and Hammonds. Washington Post — Payton Makes Point(s) to Keep Sonics Alive | |
| Team Totals | 240.0 | 90.2 | 39.4 | 23.2 | 11.0 | Minnesota’s playoff identity was built around Garnett’s versatility, Marbury’s penetration and a three-guard-heavy approach that became increasingly necessary as frontcourt injuries mounted. The Wolves pushed the second-seeded SuperSonics to five games after entering the series as a major underdog, winning the franchise’s first two postseason games before Seattle ultimately prevailed. Los Angeles Times — SuperSonics Survive 1st Round |