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"I have some dress shoes that I never wear, but they're pretty scuffed. I guess I'll get them shined.... Marko's look is nice, but it's too European for me. I need California style. Whatever that is. ... I know how to tie a tie if I have to. When I was in L.A., Shaquille O'Neal looked at me and said, 'You can't dress like that in the NBA.' Wally says I just rotate those three sweaters (that Shaq bought Mark in L.A.). He's right. Except, one of them started to fray, so I had to get rid of it."
-- Mark Madsen in conversation with Allison Kaplan, Pioneer Press 10/24/05 |
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Mark's Mailbag...
Here, Mark will answer questions emailed to Mark@markmadsen.com. Also, be sure to visit Mark's NBA Mailbox at the Timberwolves site. Here are some of the emails Mark has received and sent.
Saturday, October 22, 2005 8:57 PM
Subject: Hi
Hi, I read your Q and A about all the kids in Minnesota and I thought that was cool. I'm actually one of the kids you signed and gave your shoe too. I am really interested in Timberwolves b-ball. I like your style of play and dance. Im on the White Bear A-team and I try to play like you every day. I'm looking forward to your games in#CCCC99 the future. I'll be in that autograph hallway and cheering in the stands. -- Sincerely, John |
Saturday October 22, 2005 9:00 PM
Subject: Weblog comment by 'Tina' on 'First Day of Training Camp'
Hey there! haha that was a funny story!
#CCCC99Glad to hear that the team is doing great. I'm really happy that rashad is part of the team. I cant wait to see him at the open scrimmage on monday!
Keep up the great work =) go t`wolves!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Tina |
Saturday, July 23, 2005 11:33 PM
Subject: THANK YOU!!!
Mark, we are sooooo happy to keep you here in Minnesota. I
have been glued to my computer the past couple of days
to see what your decision was going to be. We are
officially keeping our season tickets since you are
coming back. Thanks for staying here.
-- M. C. |
Wednesday, July 20, 2005 6:39 PM
Mark, I'm not sure you'll remember me just by my name but I'm
the young lady you met at the airport. I'm writing to thank you very much
for being so kind and patient with me and my mother. It meant a lot, as a
fan, to shake your hand and get a picture with you. Trust me when I say it
was the experience of a lifetime ;-). Well, thank you again and I wish you
the best. Take care and good luck!
-Your Fan- ~J.V> |
Friday, July 15, 2005 11:36 PM
Subject: Mark's Camp
I had the chance to work with Mark at his camp this
past week. I have met a lot of Pro athletes over the
years and NEVER have I met any who have been so good
with the public. Mark is a class act and i hope to
get the chance to work with him again in the future. --
E.R., Fridley High School
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Saturday, July 02, 2005 7:14 PM
Subject: St. Cloud
Mark,
I just wanted to let you know that I appreciated your weekly column in the St. Cloud Times. I thought it was refreshing and honest. Good luck with the rest of your career whether it is with the Timberwolves, which I hope it is, or with another club. You always gave us 100 %. -- L. S., Realtor |
Thursday, June 30, 2005 9:32 PM
Subject: Thank you from a kid
Dear Mark Madsen...My name is Johnny,I am 6 years old and live in California. I love basketball, mostly the Lakers, but I cheer for the T-Wolves too (because my nanny/babysitter grew up in Minnesota and she cheers for them like crazy) I wanted to thank you for talking at your college last Saturday I could not go,but she went for me which was so cool because she's like a young grown up and doesn't even have kids. She just went so she could tell me what you said. She plays ball with me and it's fun because she's like almost 6 feet tall No kidding!! She always tells me to be a good sport on and off the court and she told me you said pretty much the same thing plus that you told cool stories like missing free throws and having to be nicer to Shaq. Awesome!!! I hope your wrist feels better and that you have a good season next year except maybe against the Lakers --just kidding --sort of. Your fan, Johnny B. |
Saturday, June 18, 2005 1:15 PM
Subject: GREAT GUY
WE R EXCITED TO KNOW THAT U WILL BE PLAYING AGAIN IN THE NEXT SEASON. U R DOING GREAT I THINK. U ALWAYS WILL DO . WE SHALL BE LOOKING FORWARD FOR THE NEXT SEASON. IT WILL BE FUN . HOPE I COULD GET OT SEE U PLAY AGAIN. DOING GREAT MARK.
-- A.R. |
Mad Dog,
Hello, I was writing to you because I dont have a question really but I wanted to express a few things. Im 17 years old and in 11th grade, one thing I notice when you are playing is that you no matter how much time you get to play during a game you always give your all, obviously as I read some mail from others fans of you and others can see that to. When I play basketball, I keep im mind the way you always play and thats helps me.
Also, I have been ready your column and I like what you have been writing, I find it entertaning and very interesting, keep up the good work!
Get Well, And thanks for your time...
- Collin
Verndale, Minnnesota |
Why
did Mark leave L.A. and go to Minnesota?
From: Jonathan
Subject: why leave?
I been a Laker fan for a
long time and your one of my favorite Laker.I just have
1 question why? Why did you leave the purple and gold?
Was it boredom? Change of scenery? Or lack of respect
by the laker organization. Good luck,but you know the
championship goes thru L.A.
-- THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. |
Jonathan,
When the season ended I
had my routine "exit interview" with Phil Jackson
and Mitch Kupchak (Lakers GM). They told me that they
weren't sure what direction they were headed in as far
as free agency was concerned but that if they were interested
in re-signing me, they'd let me know. As the free agency
process progressed, Karl Malone indicated publicly that
he would come to the Lakers if Gary Payton came. When
Karl expressed the interest, the Lakers didn't have as
strong an interest in re-signing me. It wasn't personal,
it was just a business decision.
After Karl signed with
LA, the Lakers let me know through my agent, Arn Tellem,
that I was still high on their list of people to sign,
but that I was number two, behind a player who could play
power forward and center. They said that they were quite
confident they could sign this player and advised me to
explore my other options. So, I explored other options
and at the time and two serious offers emerged--Dallas
and Minnesota.
I talked to Donn Nelson
once and was impressed with the Mavericks organization.
But then when Kevin McHale, Flip Saunders, and Glenn Taylor
called me and shared the direction the Timberwolves were
headed, it became an easy decision. Glenn Taylor (owner
of Timberwolves) and I must have had two conversations
that lasted close to an hour each time. I signed with
Minnesota and that very same day, the Lakers announced
that they had reached an agreement with Horace Grant,
a personal friend of mine and a great addition to the
Lakers.
It worked out well for
all parties involved. I was privileged to have three great
years in LA. Now I'm in Minnesota and I love it. We're
having a great year here in MN and we're looking to make
a run at the title. Jonathan, we think the championship
goes through Minneapolis. :)
All the best and thanks
for the question. Mark Madsen |
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