Jim Souhan, a columnist for the Star Tribune, recently penned an article cautioning Minnesota Timberwolves fans against prematurely crowning the team as NBA title contenders. He argues that the team should still be considered contenders next season, despite the presence of dominant franchises like the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. Souhan points out that the supposedly dynastic Thunder just lost in the Western Conference finals, and the series seemed to turn when two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stopped getting foul calls every time he threw himself on the ground while taking a shot. He also notes that the supposedly dynastic Thunder won one title in a row, one. Souhan's argument is that the national media has bestowed a 'crown' on a team that has not earned one, and that this should be applied to every sport every year, and especially in the NBA this season. He believes that too many Wolves fans have crowned too many opponents, assuming that their team will never be able to overcome dominant franchises in Oklahoma City and San Antonio, and preparing themselves to be also-rans for the next five to 10 years, or however long Victor Wembanyama remains in the league. Souhan's article is a call to action for Wolves fans to remain optimistic and not give up on their team's chances of winning the NBA title.