Kevin Martin, waived by the Timberwolves late Tuesday, was signed as a free agent before the 2013-14 season — a year the Wolves made a big push to reach the playoffs before coming up short.
There was plenty of blame to go around with that 40-42 squad, particularly when it came to late-game failure. Martin was what he was: a good but not great player who maybe looked a little better on paper than he did on the court. In that way, he was very much a symbol of that team.
His three seasons with the Wolves should ultimately be remembered without malice — with his standing boosted some by a classy exit. He was a nice player who met expectations while simultaneously being a key member of a team that fell short of them.
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