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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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Jan 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) reacts to a call from the bench during the first quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Accolades And Awards

So how do Kevin Garnett’s numbers and trophy case compare to the greatest NBA players of all time? Glad you asked.

As a 15-time All-Star, KG’s popularity with the fans was never in doubt. He has an MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and All-Star Game MVP Award to his name, that latter of which he won in 2003 behind a whopping 37 points.

The only players in NBA history to win all three of those awards are Kevin Garnett and Michael Jordan, and we should also mention that KG was the first player to be drafted out of high school since 1975.

For his career, Garnett averaged 17.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.3 steals per game on 49.7 percent shooting — numbers that would have undoubtedly been better had he not played until he was 40 years old. For 21 seasons in the league, however, those are still damned good numbers.

Thanks to the longevity of his career, KG can say he’s the only player in NBA history to reach at least 25,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, 5,000 assists, 1,500 steals and 1,500 blocks. During his prime, he became the only player ever to average a 20-9-4 stat line for nine consecutive seasons.

With 19,201 points, 10,718 rebounds, 4,216 assists, 1,590 blocks, 1,315 steals, 607 double-doubles, 16 triple-doubles, 36,189 minutes and 970 games played during his time in Minnesota, Kevin Garnett owns pretty much every franchise record there is.

In 2002-03, he became just the third player in NBA history to lead his team in scoring, rebounding, assists, blocks and steals in the same season, joining Dave Cowens and Scottie Pippen (and later, LeBron James).

In terms of all-time ranks, Garnett retires as the league’s all-time leader in defensive rebounds (11,453). His 26,071 points rank 17th all time, while his 50,418 minutes rank third all time. He’s also in the top 20 for field goals made, steals and blocks.

Between all the awards, accolades and memorable stats, there’s no question Kevin Garnett is heading for the Hall of Fame in 2021.

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