[1] In the 1992 NBA draft, the Timberwolves selected Christian Laettner out of Duke University with the third overall pick.
[2][3][4][5][6] In the off-season, the team acquired Chuck Person and Michael Williams from the Indiana Pacers.
[14] Laettner had a solid rookie season, averaging 18.2 points and 8.7 rebounds per game, while being selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
[16][17][18] In the final game of the season against the Jazz on April 25, 1993, Williams set an NBA record of 84 consecutive free throws surpassing Calvin Murphy, whose record was 78 back in 1981.
The Timberwolves defeated the Jazz, 113–111 at home to end their 12-game losing streak.