The Minnesota Timberwolves have had trouble finding consistency this season, but when it comes to the halftime interview, Micah Nori has been in stride all year long.
The Timberwolves assistant coach has been a staple on Bally Sports North’s telecasts and as Minnesota entered halftime down 13 points Monday night, he delivered another classic line during his interview with Katie Storm.
“When the shot goes up we gotta get back. We’re hanging out like we’re doing a cha-cha at a Zumba class.”
"We have to up the energy."@KatieStorm spoke with Timberwolves assistant coach Micah Nori before the start of the second half. #RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/7xKTnStTs7
— FanDuel Sports Network North (@FanDuelSN_NOR) November 22, 2022
These lines have become the norm as Nori has tried to explain how the Timberwolves have gotten off to a slow start this season. During a loss to the New York Knicks, Nori lamented the team’s lack of effort.
“It’s a shame when you’re 11 games in and talking about competing and playing hard.”
"It's a shame when you're 11 games in and talking about competing and playing hard" – Micah Nori interviews always deliver pic.twitter.com/NPCUujlD4x
— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) November 8, 2022
Another Nori gem was referring to the Timberwolves’ defense as something out of a Tom and Jerry cartoon: “We’re chasing them around like we’re in a Tom and Jerry cartoon.”
Laughing at Micah Nori's description of the Wolves defense pic.twitter.com/SJNw8PQ9Pg
— CJ Fogler 🫡 (@cjzero) October 25, 2022
In a game when the Wolves led big over the Rockets, Nori busted “cattywampus” out of his dictionary.
The Wolves hold a 19-point lead over the Rockets at half. Assistant coach Micah Nori spoke with @leabolsen before the start of the third quarter. #RaisedByWolves pic.twitter.com/3EMjhjCikC
— FanDuel Sports Network North (@FanDuelSN_NOR) November 6, 2022
Then there was a theory as to why the Timberwolves struggled in third quarters earlier this season, with Nori referring to it as “narcolepsy.”
Assistant coach Micah Nori, in his halftime interview with .@KatieStorm, said the Wolves have had "narcolepsy" in 3rd quarters so far.
— Chris Hine (@ChristopherHine) October 24, 2022
Timberwolves fans have taken notice throughout the year, making Nori’s interviews appointment viewing.
https://twitter.com/KyleTheige/status/1582892414578020352
Micah Nori's nightly halftime interview is becoming the best non-Anthony Edwards part of the Wolves' viewing experience this season
— Jack Borman (@jrborman13) November 13, 2021
While it hasn’t matched the level of Montana Tech football coach Bob Green, it has delivered plenty of entertainment since he joined the staff at the beginning of last season.
