“It felt like he had 100 [points] or something.”
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Kevin Garnett
Kevin Maurice Garnett, commonly known by his initials KG, is an American former professional basketball player who played 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Big Ticket", Garnett is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards of all time, known for his intensity, versatility, and defensive ability. As of 2026, he is one of five NBA players to have won…
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entertainment · American basketball player (born 1976) · basketball player · actor · also Kevin Garnett, Kevin Maurice Garnett, KG, The Big Ticket, The Kid, Garnett
Born 19 May 1976 · Q189240
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102-90 victory over the Pistons. “I got back to my regimen. I got back to what I know. I got back to what made me great over these years. I got back to who I am. I’ve been ready from Day 1, from camp, for whatever it was. I didn’t want to tell the world because, obviously, you never know what tomorrow is, but I’m ready this year. “I’m not messing around. I’m here. I’m here.
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2026· 16 entries
“102-90 victory over the Pistons. “I got back to my regimen. I got back to what I know. I got back to what made me great over these years. I got back to who I am. I’ve been ready from Day 1, from camp, for whatever it was. I didn’t want to tell the world because, obviously, you never know what tomorrow is, but I’m ready this year. “I’m not messing around. I’m here. I’m here.”
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“re thinking of expanding the itinerary. Maybe Paris. Maybe Italy. --> During the lockout the OBF took some trips around the country. The members called the trips Operation Go-Hard. They would fly from Minneapolis to Las Vegas for two days, then to Los Angeles for two days, over to New York for two days, down to Atlanta for two days, maybe stop off in South Carolina for two days, then come home. Garnett says that for this summer they”
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“Could we do it a little later?”
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“m a father figure, but I don”
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“My head is down, and my lips are moving as I walk. I”
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“s transition to the NBA, to Minnesota, to the Timberwolves, was easier than anyone had thought it would be. From the first day he arrived at the Target Center and found J.R. Rider shooting jumpers—”
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“Billy T was all excited. He kept yelling at me that this was my chance, what I”
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“Those were the only people in the gym.”
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“I was just standing there when one of them—the first voice—said,”
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“You can only wear one if you got two.”
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“You gotta have some major cojones to be [in Boston],”
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“I thought they should have [gone to] the Knicks.”
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MassLive: Kevin Garnett will have number retired by Timberwolves when former Celtics team visits Minnesota
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Yahoo Sports: Kendrick Perkins Reacts to Kevin Garnett’s Timberwolves Jersey Retirement
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Public attention spiked: 6,756 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.1× the usual 2,149, with 0 article edits.
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2025· 1 entry
Garnett rejoined the Timberwolves as an ambassador
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2022· 1 entry
Snopes rated the claim “Former NBA player Kevin Garnett said: "Everybody's just running from the grind nowadays, teaming up with each other. Back in my day, we did it the hard way! If you can't win alone, you're considered a bum."” False.
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2021· 1 entry
The Celtics announced that they would retire Garnett's number 5 jersey on March 13, 2022, in a game against the Dallas Mavericks
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2020· 2 entries
Won the Basketball Hall of Fame with _Retired Basketball (2020).
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And named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team in 2021
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2018· 1 entry
Garnett's wife filed for divorce, asking for custody of the children
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2016· 2 entries
Garnett announced his retirement after 21 seasons in the NBA
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“s Inside the NBA as well. He joined the crew to talk about the decision and hijinks of course ensued: Kevin Garnett joins the Turner Sports family https://t.co/9fuiojXVKZ — TurnerSportsPR (@TurnerSportsPR) October 28, 2016 It looks like Garnett will be brought in remotely for various pieces, while also working as a”
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2015· 5 entries
Against the Memphis Grizzlies, Garnett became the fifth player in NBA history to play at least 50,000 minutes, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Jason Kidd, and Elvin Hayes
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Garnett re-signed with the Timberwolves to a two-year deal
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Garnett agreed to waive his no-trade clause in order to be traded back to Minnesota in exchange for Thaddeus Young
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Garnett was traded back to Minnesota
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Joined Minnesota Timberwolves in 2015.
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2014· 1 entry
Garnett had arguably his best game for the Nets as he recorded 18 points and 14 rebounds in 35 minutes of action in the Nets' 102–90 win over the Detroit Pistons
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2013· 6 entries
Garnett surpassed 14,000 career rebounds, becoming only the tenth player in NBA history to do so
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The day of the NBA draft, the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets reached a deal to trade Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry for future first-round picks in the 2014, 2016, and 2018 drafts, as well as Kris Humphries,
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Garnett recorded his 25,000th point in a 116–95 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers
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It was announced that Garnett was voted to start in the 2013 All-Star Game in Houston
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Garnett was included in a second headline trade that sent him to the Brooklyn Nets with longtime Celtic Paul Pierce
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Joined Brooklyn Nets in 2013.
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2012· 3 entries
Garnett agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Celtics worth an estimated $34 million
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And revolves around the Eastern Conference Semi-finals series between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers
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“s starting center in 2012, had no idea he plays (by chance) a pivotal role in the movie. Ratner bets on (among many other things) Garnett winning opening tips against ... Hawes. The movie features footage of said tips.”
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2011· 1 entry
Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2011).
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2010· 1 entry
Garnett injured his right knee after he tried to dunk
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2009· 2 entries
Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2009).
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While attempting to go up for an alley-oop
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2008· 6 entries
Garnett became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 career games, at 32 years and 165 days
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Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (2008).
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Garnett and Ray Allen appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, soon after winning the championship
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2008).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2008).
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Awarded NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award (2008).
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2007· 4 entries
Garnett was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Al Jefferson, Ryan Gomes, Sebastian Telfair, Gerald Green, Theo Ratliff, cash considerations, Boston's 2009 first-round draft pick (top 3 protected), and the 2009
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Joined Boston Celtics in 2007.
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Helping guide them to the 2008 NBA Finals and beat the Los Angeles Lakers, while also finishing in third place for the MVP award
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Played for Boston Celtics (2007–2013).
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2006· 1 entry
Awarded J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award (2006).
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2005· 2 entries
Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2005).
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Garnett scored a career-high 47 points and grabbed 17 rebounds in a 122–115 loss to the Phoenix Suns
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2004· 6 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (2004).
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Awarded Best NBA Player ESPY Award (2004).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2004).
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Awarded NBA Most Valuable Player Award (2004).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2004).
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Led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals and won the NBA MVP Award
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2003· 4 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (2003).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2003).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2003).
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Awarded NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant Most Valuable Player Award (2003).
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2002· 1 entry
Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2002).
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2001· 1 entry
Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2001).
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2000· 4 entries
Won the All NBA First Team with _Retired Basketball (2000).
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Awarded All-NBA Team (2000).
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Awarded NBA All-Defensive Team (2000).
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Timberwolves' guard and Garnett's close friend Malik Sealy was killed by a drunk driver shortly after celebrating Garnett's 24th birthday
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1999· 1 entry
Joined United States Basketball in 1999.
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1997· 2 entries
The Timberwolves and Garnett agreed on a six-year contract extension that was worth an unparalleled $126 million
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Garnett was measured by the Minnesota Timberwolves training staff to be 7 ft 1 in (2
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1995· 4 entries
Played for Minnesota Timberwolves (1995–2007).
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Joined Minnesota Timberwolves in 1995.
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That if he went to college, he would have played college basketball for the University of Maryland, a moderate surprise at the time considering, while Maryland and North Carolina were contenders, the University of Michig
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Measurements from the 1995 NBA draft indicated that Garnett, 19 years old at the time, was 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) tall barefoot.
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1976· 1 entry
Born 1976-05-19.
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