Seven seasons ago, Timberwolves point guard Terrell Brandon was in Chauncey Billups' position -- backing up an all-star, learning and improving, trying patiently to wait his turn.
It's funny how things come full circle.

"He trusts me because I was in the exact same position,'' Brandon said after Minnesota beat Atlanta 103-80 on Saturday. "So I pass this advice along to him: 'Be patient; your time is coming.' ''