Kyle Anderson Has Shocking Reason He Choose Minnesota

Kyle Anderson has had a very interesting NBA season so far. After playing for the Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat last season, Anderson signed a contract with the Utah Jazz this offseason. Anderson played 20 games for the Jazz, averaging 7.1 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists in about 20 minutes per game.

At the trade deadline, the Jazz traded Anderson to Memphis as part of the deal that brought Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah. Anderson only played four games for the Grizzlies before agreeing to a buyout. 

Once a player is bought out, they often get to choose where they finish the season. Veterans like Anderson like to sign with contending teams, trying to play a role for a competitive team headed for a long playoff run. That’s what Anderson did. He signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves, where he’s already had success.

However, the reason Anderson ultimately chose Minnesota might not be why people expected. Anderson explained that his grandma was one of the people who told him to come to Minnesota. 

“I’m not sure, I think she really loves Ant, she loves Naz… she watches a lot of basketball though, so it’s not just a wild stab in the dark for her, like she’s up watching games, like you can go on the camera and check what she’s doing in the living room, she’s watching league pass. She’s locked in.”

They say Grandma knows best, and in this case, it’s probably true. The Timberwolves are a team that Anderson is familiar with and can more easily integrate himself into. They are also looking like a strong playoff team that could end up making a title run. Anderson and his grandma seemed to have made the right call.