J.J. McCarthy, Justin Jefferson mic’d up at T’Wolves playoff game is peak Minnesota sports aura

Ryan OLeary

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have reached back-to-back Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history, and two of the most recognizable faces in the Twin Cites were on hand to celebrate that feat on Wednesday night.

Quarterback J.J. McCarthy and wide receiver Justin Jefferson of the Minnesota Vikings were mic’d up courtside at the Target Center for the Timberwolves’ 121-110 close-out win over the Golden State Warriors.

From a pregame greeting with Steph Curry, to some genuine reactions and unscripted conversations, the clips from the game circulating around social media are ones every Minnesota sports fan will want to see.

Curry apparently not recognizing McCarthy (at least not at first) is kind of an all-timer. The 22-year-old McCarthy didn’t seem bothered by it, turning to Jefferson afterward and marveling: “Greatest of all time.”

The guys pumping up Julius Randle pregame and encouraging Naz Reid on his way to the scorer’s table is peak Minnesota sports aura.

The Timberwolves once again stand four wins away from reaching their first NBA Finals, and with a stacked roster in all three phases, the Vikings could soon be on deck.

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Ryan OLeary

Ryan O'Leary has spent his entire professional career in sports multimedia, working as journalist, editor, podcaster, and in live events as a content manager and show emcee. His career highlights include working as a podcast host and audio editor for USA TODAY Sports Media Group, where he led a series of NFL podcasts for the company’s top-performing NFL sites. A born and raised New Englander, Ryan’s career kicked-off in newspapers after graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in journalism. He developed an affinity for small-town youth, high school and college sports, while also realizing his childhood dream of covering the Patriots in multiple AFC Championship Games. Ryan enjoys kicking it with family and friends, beating his dad and brother in chess, and arguing with anyone crazy enough to insist that Tom Brady isn’t the GOAT.