Minnesota Timberwolves: Each Player's Theme Song so Far

Kevin Love, Ricky Rubio and Company have been music to Timberwolves fans' ears this season. The eye-popping passes, crunch-time comebacks and quality play have given winter-weary Wolves fans something to smile about. 

Ricky Rubio's assists have the spontaneity of an Eddie van Halen guitar solo. Kevin Love brings it every night like Kanye West. And Rick Adelman has the hit-making production touch of Timbaland.

With the first full month of basketball done, and the Wolves clawing at .500, here are the theme songs for every Timberwolf who has played major minutes so far. 

Kevin Love: "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green

"Let's, let's stay together. Loving you whether, whether times are good or bad, happy or sad."

Forget all the fuss about management not giving Kevin Love a max contract. All that matters right now is that he is going to be in a Minnesota uniform for the foreseeable future. 

Love suffered through three bad seasons in Minnesota, but change is in the air.

No. 42 is the cornerstone of this resurgence. He is playing at a superstar level, averaging about 25 points and 13 rebounds per game.  

To quote The Reverend Al Green, "You make me feel so brand new."

The fans are delighted that you are sticking around, Kevin.

Ricky Rubio: "Inni Mer Syngur Vitleysingur" by Sigur Ros

"On a silver river,
Illuminates the whole world, and the blue eyes
Cut the starry sky.
I make a wish and now close my eyes."
(translated from Icelandic)

Ricky Rubio has captured the attention of basketball fans everywhere.

The other week, when I attended the Wolves/Wizards game in D.C., I noticed that there was a whole section filled with what looked like the Spanish ambassador and his posse. I don't think any Wolves player has had nearly a whole section come out to see him on the road.

While the Icelandic post-rock group is slightly more abstract than the Wolves point guard, this song touches at the heart of what Rubio means to Wolves fans: poetry, adventure and a bright future. 

Wes Johnson: "Changes" by David Bowie

"I still don't know what I was waiting for,
And my time was running wild.
A million dead-end streets."

Wes Johnson's sophomore slump is frustrating Wolves fans. He cannot seem to find the bottom of the net, and yet, he is still consistently in the starting lineup.

However, Wes has been implementing some changes in his game. Namely, taking the ball inside more and improving on his defense. 

Wolves fans hope the Syracuse product figures out what is wrong, fast. 

Nikola Pekovic: "Iron Man" by Black Sabbath

"Now the time is here
For Iron Man to spread fear."

Nikola Pekovic must work on a demolition crew on off days. The Serbian has been a one-man wrecking ball in the paint almost every night.

While he has been doing an admirable job at center, he needs to work on reducing his fouls. He also never seems prepared when receiving a bullet pass from Rubio.

However, Pek's development has been one of the best surprises of the Wolves' season. 

Anthony Tolliver: "Workingman's Blues" by Bob Dylan

"Meet me at the bottom, don't lag behind.
Bring me my boots and shoes.
You can hang back or fight your best on the front line.
Sing a little bit of these workingman's blues."

Anthony Tolliver is workingman player. Some nights he sinks a clutch three-point shot, and others, he just quietly grabs six boards. 

Being a workingman is not always a glorified position, but it is a much-needed position. 

Luke Ridnour: "Dirty White Boy" by Foreigner

"I'm a loner, but I'm never alone.
Every night, I get one step closer to the danger zone,
'cause I'm a dirty white boy."

There were a lot of questions surrounding the J.J. Barea signing, and many people thought Luke would be the odd man out. However, the three-point-guard rotation has worked out well so far. 

Luke Ridnour's quality play has been a big part of that success. He can make a bucket when the team needs it, or he can make an on-target pass. 

While Ricky Rubio has gotten most of the attention for his passes, Ridnour has proved he can create a few highlights of his own. 

Anthony Randolph: "The Fire" by the Roots

"Burn like a chariot, learn how to carry it.
Maverick, always above and beyond average.
Fuel to the flame that I train with and travel with.
Something in my eyes say I’m so close
To having a prize."

Anthony Randolph is some crazy hybrid basketball player sent to Minnesota from the future. He seems to leap tall buildings in a single bound and can throw it down like the Norse god Thor.

The Roots are a funk/R&B/rap group that is the house band for late-night talk show host Jimmy Fallon. They provide a fuel to the show that few other bands could pull off.  

Basketball fans have only seen Randolph for about 12 minutes per game. The LSU product is playing sparingly due to the quality of Minnesota's front-court play. While he has made some YouTube-worthy blocks and dunks, he has been the loser in the battle for front-court minutes.

If Randolph can find a way to consistently sync with coach Rick Adelman's offense, just like the Roots have with Jimmy Fallon, look for some sweet music to be made. 

Wayne Ellington: "You Send Me" by Sam Cooke

"At first, I thought it was infatuation,
but oooh, it's lasted so long." 

Wayne Ellington has tantalized fans with some sweet jumpers this season. Although he is still quite streaky, he is looking more like the quality shooter the team needs.

Wayne needs to fine-tune his jumper to be as sweet as Sam Cooke's voice. 

J.J. Barea: "Wish You Were Here" by Pink Floyd

"How I wish, how I wish you were here."

Fans haven't seen too much of J.J. Barea. We hope he gets healthy and brings that spark back to the Wolves offense. 

Michael Beasely: "Who Are You?" by The Who

"Who are you? Who, Who, Who, Who?" 

Fans know Michael Beasley has talent. Fans also know that he can be a black hole, where assists go to die.

The other night in Houston proved he is still capable of toying with defenses and scoring at will. 

Wolves fans just want to know who is going to show up: dominating or destructive Beasley?

Darko Milicic: "We Only Come out at Night" by The Smashing Pumpkins

"And once again, you'll pretend to know me well, my friends.
And once again, I'll pretend to know the way."

Super Darko has made a few brief appearances this season. Darko Milicic scored 22 points against the L.A. Clippers and recorded seven blocks against the Dallas Mavericks. 

Then again, our hero in the middle has disappeared for long stretches and cannot find the will to dunk the ball when needed. 

Derrick Williams: "Growin' Up" by Bruce Springsteen

"I was open to pain and crossed by the rain and I walked on a crooked crutch.
I strolled all alone through a fallout zone and came out with my soul untouched.
I hid in the clouded wrath of the crowd, but when they said, "Sit down," I stood up.
Ooh-ooh growin' up."

Welcome to the NBA, Derrick Williams. The Boss feels your pain.

D-Will has had his ups and downs this season, but things will only get better for the Arizona product as time progresses.

If things continue to progress for this Wolves team, 25 years from now, Williams can listen to Springsteen's "Glory Days" and reminisce about all the great things this team accomplished.

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