Target Center displays ‘Bring Ya Ass’ on jumbotron ahead of Wolves/Mavericks Game 1

FOX 9 MINNEAPOLIS – Anthony Edwards had no idea how social media would be impacted by a post-game statement he made to Charles Barkley following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ elimination of the Denver Nuggets.

Barkley admitted to Edwards that he hadn’t visited Minnesota in perhaps twenty years. Jumping in, Edwards yelled, “Bring ya ass.” In fact, Barkley had completely forgotten that he was in Minneapolis at U.S. Bank Stadium for the 2019 NCAA Final Four with TNT.Since the Timberwolves and Dallas Mavericks’ Western Conference Finals games are being played at Target Center on Wednesday and Friday, Barkley has been inundated with culinary recommendations. Restaurants in Minneapolis have started using the hashtag “Bring Ya Ass” on social media to advertise their establishments.A website that points to the Explore Minnesota travel website has been bought.

Target Center contributed on Tuesday night by playing “Bring Ya Ass” on the jumbotron above the center court. Target Center representatives posted on social media, saying, “We’ll see you tomorrow.”

Before Game 1, FOX 9 will provide all of the coverage, starting with the morning program inside Target Center and continuing through the afternoon on streaming services in time for the 7:30 tip-off. Additionally, Chris Finch and players from the locker room will be presenting post-game coverage live from the podium.