Also, Kahn apparently answered the key job interview question correctly. When asked how he felt about the organization's albatross, Kevin McHale, returning as head coach, Kahn no doubt replied: "Whatever."

But here's what Kahn brings to the table: business savvy, a close relationship with commissioner David Stern, an abundance of connections from his days with the Pacers and in the development league, and experience in virtually every level of Basketball operations.

The other candidates were Basketball men. Kahn is a businessman with particular expertise in the field of Basketball. I'll bet this turns out to be a good hire.

Kahn beat out internal candidates Fred Hoiberg and Jim Stack for the job. No offense to either of those two, but Taylor really needed to hire outside the organization. Things have become such a mess that, right or wrong, any internal hiring would be looked upon as an extension of more of the same. The Timberwolves, who have hit bottom in recent years, could ill afford that.

Loyal to a fault, it's commendable that Taylor understood that and looked beyond his current personnel. However, Kahn has been around the track enough so that he likely won't feel threatened by any holdovers. If McHale does have the option to continue coaching, and chooses to exercise that option, Kahn probably would nod and then make his own evaluation in his own time.

So the Wolves finally are whole again and appear ready to start getting their act together. All kidding aside, Kahn's credentials appear impressive. And perhaps his most impressive credential is that he is fearless. After all, he didn't run away from the job.