March 14, 2022 – Kevin Garnett, one of the greatest power forwards in the history of the NBA, was honored by the Celtics by putting his jersey up in the rafters. KG’s number (5) will be forever etched in Celtics history as one of their best players to ever set foot in TD Garden.
Garnett had a successful run with Boston, after playing 6 years with the C’s
During this span, they went to the NBA finals twice (2008 and 2010). Both tournaments were against their rival, the Los Angeles Lakers. They managed to steal one championship away from Kobe and the Lakers during their matchup in 2008.
This Boston Celtics team comprising of Garnett, Pierce, Allen, and Rondo was a team to beat in the late 2000s and early 2010s. There were also rumors that this legendary team was the reason LeBron James made “The Decision” and took his talents to South Beach (Miami Heat).
Kevin Garnett was a stud who was drafted straight out of high school. He was picked 5th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1995. During his time with the Wolves, he’s already shown great promise and potential as the future face of the NBA.
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KG had a great path in the NBA. Some of KG’s achievements are as follows:
- League MVP (2004)
- NBA Champion (2008)
- 9-time All-NBA
- 12-time All-Defensive
- 15-time All-Star
- Defensive Player of the Year (2008)
- NBA Hall-of-Fame (2021)
During his playing days with the Celtics, he averaged 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1 block per game. The Big Ticket has a great offensive skill set and defensive prowess, while also being a ruthless trash talker.
Boston has seen some of the greatest talents in NBA over the years.
Names like Larry Bird, Kevin McHale, Bob Cousy, Dave Cowens, John Havlicek, Bill Russell, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett are just some that come into mind.
At the ceremony, it was also nice seeing Garnett, Pierce, and Allen hug and recognize each other after their infamous beef in the past. The beef was due to Ray Allen leaving Boston and signing with the Miami Heat. It was safe to say that they’ve already also reconciled and have settled all their beef.
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