"The new majority owners of the Wolves and WNBA's Lynx will do just that this season. The Timberwolves will bring back their iconic Black Trees Classic Edition, an alternate uniform worn from 1998 to 2008 (and donned often by Kevin Garnett) for 28 games this season: 21 at home and 7 on the road. They will debut against the Indiana Pacers on Oct. 26."
""We polled the fans and very high on their poll was they wanted these jerseys that mean a great deal to them -- the 'Black Trees.' "And also we'll be having some more surprises in-arena and uniform stuff. But hearing the fans loud and clear is very important to us and we're trying to deliver exactly what they want.""
Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore, as the new majority owners of the Timberwolves and Lynx, prioritized fan experience and responded to requests to revive the teams classic look. The Timberwolves will reintroduce the Black Trees Classic Edition alternate uniform for 28 games this season (21 home, 7 road), with the debut scheduled for Oct. 26 against the Indiana Pacers. The tree-trimmed look originated in 1996-97 and the black alternate debuted in 1998, frequently worn by Kevin Garnett during an era that included eight straight playoff berths and a 2003-04 Western Conference finals appearance. The jersey was last worn in 2018-19, and owners promised additional in-arena and uniform surprises tied to fan feedback.
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