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Did You Think The Timberwolves Should Draft Anthony Edwards In 2020? With Cole From SixOneTwoTees

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Cole started 612 Tees after watching Wolves games in his parents' basement and not finding affordable shirts.

This episode features host Gabe Anderson interviewing Cole, the creator behind the Minnesota-themed apparel brand 612 Tees. They discuss Cole's journey into designing shirts, his connection to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his perspective on the current team. Cole explains he started designing shirts in 2024 after failing to find affordable, appealing Wolves gear to wear with friends. He uses Keynote for design and partners with Printify for drop-shipping, with a goal to eventually produce shirts locally in Minneapolis. His popular designs include "Timber Dogs," "Wizard of Nas," "Nas Jaws," and a "Big Ticket" shirt for Kevin Garnett. Cole cites Wolves fan culture on social media and viral moments, like the "goosebumps" celebration, as key inspirations for his designs. He notes that shirts for role players like Bones Hyland and Naz Reid often resonate strongly with die-hard fans. A surprising insight is that Cole's "Nas Jaws" shirt became an unexpected bestseller despite his initial uncertainty. He observes that merchandise for beloved, non-star players can sometimes outsell items for top stars. Reflecting on fandom, Cole recalls his Wolves fandom crystallizing during the 2022 play-in tournament and Anthony Edwards' arrival. He admits he initially had concerns about drafting Edwards in 2020, influenced by pre-draft narratives questioning Edwards' commitment to basketball. Cole and Gabe agree that drafting Edwards was the most consequential move in franchise history, transforming the team into a title contender. The conversation shifts to potential trades, with Cole expressing interest in acquiring Chicago's Coby White or Collin Sexton but not at the cost of major assets. He believes in rookie Rob Dillingham's long-term potential but acknowledges a trade might benefit both the player and the team's current championship window. Cole predicts the Wolves will finish between 4th and 6th in the competitive Western Conference. His favorite current player to watch is veteran Joe Ingles, whom he calls "the slob wizard." The tone is casual and conversational, centered on shared fandom and entrepreneurial passion. The style is interview-based, with host and guest exchanging personal stories and basketball opinions. This episode will appeal to Timberwolves die-hards interested in fan-created merchandise and casual team analysis. Listeners seeking deep basketball strategy or breaking news might find the content too light.

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Relaxed Timberwolves talk that blends fan memory, roster questions, and a local sponsor tie-in.

Timberwolves talk sets the frame here, then opens into a broader look at what fans think the team still needs. Cole from 612 Tees joins Gabe Anderson, and the conversation follows a familiar local path: watching Wolves games in a parents' basement, turning that memory into shirt…

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