How Good Was Kevin Garnett Actually?

A career retrospective of one of the NBA's most electrifying players ever, Kevin Garnett.

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[nonstop]

Arguably the most savage player in NBA history!

[grifidj]

I'm from Minnesota and I'll never forget the day my dad and I watched KG win his first ring in Boston. It was one of the first times I ever saw my dad cry genuine tears of joy. He did much for us in MN and we could never give him the help he needed. 21 got a special place in Minne!

[kokbadazz]

I love KG. When he won with Boston, during his on court interview the first thing he said was “this is for everyone in Sota” I cried some manly tears.

[slverdude]

KG's resume is so underrated man.

-NBA champion (2008)
-NBA Most Valuable Player (2004)
-15× NBA All-Star (1997, 1998, 2000–2011, 2013)
-NBA All-Star Game MVP (2003)
-4× All-NBA First Team (2000, 2003, 2004, 2008)
-3× All-NBA Second Team (2001, 2002, 2005)
-2× All-NBA Third Team (1999, 2007)
-NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2008)
-9× NBA All-Defensive First Team (2000–2005, 2008, 2009, 2011)
-3× NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2006, 2007, 2012)
-4× NBA rebounding champion (2004–2007)


-Only NBA player to reach at least 25, 000 points, 10, 000 rebounds, 5, 000 assists, 1, 500 steals, and 1, 500 blocks
-Only NBA player to reach at least 25, 000 points, 10, 000 rebounds, 5, 000 assists, 1, 500 steals, and 1, 500 blocks
-Only NBA player to reach at least 25, 000 points, 10, 000 rebounds, 5, 000 assists, 1, 500 steals, and 1, 500 blocks

[walker]

Really wonder what Kobe and KG could have done together. Garnett revealed that he wanted to play for the Lakers and even tried contacting Kobe to no avail to discuss it, but McHale didn't want to send him to LA for obvious reasons.

[cubenba]

KG one of the most skilled PF ever. His Defense was amazing and he was a top rebounder in the NBA. Great Rim protector and finisher at the rim. Used the post like no ever and could hit the Mid range. What a skilled player. Also a good playmaker. Garnett was like a way better defensive Chris Webber.

[kgbestpf]

KG had the highest peak of any PF...I loved me some Tim Duncan and he clearly had the best career of any PF but make no mistake in their primes KG was the better player.

[rusty]

Being from MN I love KG and watching him play. I was happy for him when he was traded to Boston because he was going to get his chance at a championship. But the thing that impresses me most is that he got HUGE money at such a young age and didn't f--k his life up. That shows character. At 21 years old he got 100 some odd million dollars and managed to keep his focus on why he was getting that money. I don't know if I would have been able to do the same. He more then pulled his weight when he was pissed at Taylor and McKale again shows character. Love the Kid!

[dafinaln]

Im glad they mentioned his loyalty. Big reason KG is one of my favorite players of all time. He would go to war for his teammates.

[MazeDaGr]

KG on the Timberwolves is one of the purest examples of Fantastic player on a bad team
(Here's looking at you Dame)

[MannyMensah]

The BiG Ticket.. one of the best pioneers in the game. He had the package.

[zodi]

KG is one of the greatest players ever. One of those dudes who wasnt afraid to get physical down low but had the finesse to hit the mid range. Not to mention his defense which was fantastic as well.

[thecalmbro]

Few players with so much heart/skill in one body. One of the best to ever do it

[MarkoMilovanovic]

Can you do Ben Wallace or David Robinson or isiah thomas from pistons next please??!!

[piotrek]

As a nearly 7 ft guy, his offensive bag was out of this world. Post, mid range, attacking the rim. Great scorer. But what sets him apart from others is his defensive skills, rebounding and rim protection. That guy was a monster

[shaylah]

hes my favorite. been rocking w/ him since I was kid. always was in awe at him banging his head on the post. made it even better that he put on for my city, MINNEAPOLIS 🖤 || 21🐺

[uzkhan]

T-Wolves legend, it’s a shame that Boston retired his jersey and the Wolves still haven’t done it yet, even when he came back to retire there

[smdinakar]

if KG had the current timberwolves squad with him, the wolves would have been a dynasty in 2000s. he would have become no.1 PF of all time . sadly, he was the right man at the wrong team.

[MemphisCorollaS]

I saw him play against the Grizzlies once. The Celtics were obviously the superior team, but they didn’t play down to competition. I remember KG blocking every shot within 10 feet of him even when players were just shooting again after the whistle for fouls. He wanted to make sure that nobody even got that little bit of mental space or relief from the pressure. Legend

[sight]

KG was my favorite player growing up. I love his intensity and passion for the game.