"Kevin Garnett was the last Timberwolves player to generate heightened curiosity among Minnesota sports fans before appearing in his first NBA game.

Ricky Rubio appears to be generating a similar buzz, and to make sure he takes the proper steps in preparation for his NBA rookie season, the Spanish point guard welcomed some advice from Garnett while they were working out in Los Angeles during the NBA lockout.

"He told me the people here will support you if you're doing the right things and work hard," Rubio said of his chats with Garnett after arriving at Target Center on Wednesday for his first individual workouts. "He said the people are really nice and that I will feel comfortable." "