Claim: In their first season, 1989-90, the Timberwolves came in 6th place in their division with a 22-60 record, and 6'7" New Jersey native Tony Campbell was the leading scorer with 23.3 points per game average, followed by Tyrone Corbin with a 14.7 average.
Evidence: The 1989–90 NBA season was the Timberwolves' 1st season in the National Basketball Association. Tony Campbell led the team in scoring averaging 23.2 points per game, and top draft pick Pooh Richardson made the All-Rookie First Team. y-San Antonio Spurs 56 47 55 43 41 22 60 Minnesota Timberwolves x-Houston Rockets x-Denver Nuggets x-Utah Jazz x-Dallas Mavericks Tyrone Corbin 14.7 (1962-05-17) May 17, 1962 (age 58)
Teaneck, New Jersey 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)