"Your average Timberwolves fan should be in a jar on a shelf at the University of Minnesota psychology department. What a fascinating case study in mood swings.

Six months ago, those fans saw nothing but hopelessness. They were angry, frustrated and utterly negative about all things Timberwolves. Fire everybody! Better yet, blow up Target Center. It wasn't a love/hate relationship. It was more of a hate/really hate relationship.

Currently, those same fans are skipping through the corridors, grinning as if they had money in the bank. Life is grand. The team is fun to watch and actually winning its fair share of games. The cash customers are filled with hope and goodwill.

Yes, well, basketball can make you nuts. "