With Kevin Garnett’s Hall of Fame career officially over, here are the top 10 moments from his unforgettable 21 NBA seasons.
In a summer that also saw future Hall of Famers Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan retire, another early 2000s legend and all-time NBA great decided to call it quits too. On Friday, Kevin Garnett officially announced he’d be retiring after 21 unforgettable seasons.
A 15-time All-Star, nine-time All-NBA selection and 12-time NBA All-Defensive Team selection, KG is the greatest player in Minnesota Timberwolves franchise history, a former MVP and an NBA champion.
He’s a first ballot Hall of Famer by every measure, one of the greatest defenders in league history and one of the most maniacally competitive people to ever play the game of basketball.
Ever since he was drafted fifth overall in the 1995 NBA Draft, KG has endeared himself to fans around the world with his exemplary two-way play, his unquenchable thirst to win and his infectious passion. From his on-court accomplishments to the Paul Bunyon-esque locker room stories that almost seem like tall tales now, Garnett’s legacy will stand the test of time.
In order to properly honor him and the end of his fantastic 21 years in the league, here’s a look back on the top 10 moments of Kevin Garnett’s NBA career.