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The Top 10 Moments Of Kevin Garnett’s Career

By Gerald Bourguet

Nov 27, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) look on from the sideline during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The The Timberwolves won 101-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2015; Sacramento, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) look on from the sideline during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Sleep Train Arena. The The Timberwolves won 101-91. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 17, 2016; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Fans hold an American flag from the stands during jumping qualification in the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games at Olympic Equestrian Centre. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kryger-USA TODAY Sports /

8. The Taste Of Gold

In the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Garnett got his first chance at a major accomplishment at a young age.

Playing alongside big names like Jason Kidd, Gary Payton, Alonzo Mourning, Tim Hardaway, Vince Carter and Allan Houston, KG was a focal point in USA Basketball winning the gold medal with a total point differential of +146.

His 10.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game might not sound like much, but Garnett actually led the team in rebounding and was second in scoring behind Carter. Speaking of which, his reaction of VC’s legendary dunk over Frederic Weis will stand the test of time:

Notice how Garnett is the only one amped up enough to risk getting popped in the jaw by Carter’s fist pump? It was just a sign of things to come with his competitive fire, but the Olympics served as yet another reminder that this guy was going to achieve great things in the NBA.

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