Quick Info
| Profession | Former professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 19/05/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Greenville, South Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Kevin Garnett
03/04/2026
The Minnesota Timberwolves announced that Kevin Garnett will return to the franchise as a team ambassador and that his No. 21 jersey will be retired during the 2026–27 NBA season. Garnett made his first appearance at Target Center since 2018 on 12/04/2026, marking the start of a reconciliation with the team after a long-running falling out with former owner Glen Taylor.
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Bio/Wiki
| Overview | Played 21 NBA seasons, from 1995 to 2016, mainly as a power forward, and is regarded as one of the greatest players at that position. |
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| Notable Honors | 2004 NBA Most Valuable Player; 2008 NBA champion; 2008 NBA Defensive Player of the Year; 2021 NBA 75th Anniversary Team; inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame; Minnesota Timberwolves to retire his No. 21 jersey during the 2026–27 season |
| Retirement | Announced retirement on 23/09/2016 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) |
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| Position | Power forward |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Farragut Career Academy, Chicago |
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| Earlier High School | Mauldin High School, South Carolina |
Family
| Stepfather | Raised by his mother and stepfather |
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Career
| Draft | 1995 NBA Draft, 5th overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves |
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| Minnesota Timberwolves | 1995–2007, and again 2015–2016 |
| Boston Celtics | 2007–2013; won the 2008 NBA championship |
| Brooklyn Nets | 2013–2015 |
| Awards and Records | 15-time NBA All-Star; 2003 NBA All-Star Game MVP; nine-time All-NBA selection; nine-time NBA All-Defensive First Team; four-time NBA rebounding champion (2004–2007); reached 20,000 career points in 2008 |
| Career Averages | 17.8 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game |
| Post-playing | Worked as a studio analyst on the TNT program Inside the NBA; named team ambassador for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2026 |
| Film | Acting role in the 2019 film Uncut Gems |
Style Quotient
| Playing Style | Known for intensity, defensive ability, versatility and trash talk |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the first player drafted directly out of high school in about twenty years when selected in 1995 | |
| 2. Became the youngest NBA player to reach 1,000 career games | |
| 3. Was the youngest NBA player at the time of his 1995 debut, at 19 years and 11 months |
