Timberwolves and Lynx Issue Statement on Passing of Prince
April 21, 2016 - Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA)
Minnesota Lynx News Release
Minneapolis/St. Paul - The following is a statement from Timberwolves and Lynx Owner Glen Taylor on today's passing of music icon Prince:
"Today we lost a local icon, legend and musical innovator. Prince represented Minnesota with grace, passion and a hunger for helping others. Over the years be became a huge Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx fan, attending numerous games and even treating our Lynx players and staff with a private concert at Paisley Park after winning the WNBA Championship this past fall. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy, especially the Prince family."
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