The NBA will be losing a popular and potential Hall of Famer in Garnett now that it seems like retirement is inevitable. Kobe Bryant announced his intentions to retire at the end of the season shortly before his final home game in his native Philadelphia.
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett reacts after a play in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter January 15 at Chesapeake Energy Arena.
With Tom Thibodeau now entering his first training camp as head coach, and with a young team brimming with playoff potential waiting to fulfill it, it seems that the franchise’s most beloved and successful player won’t be playing any part in seeing that potential culminate.
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett celebrates with forward Tayshaun Prince Jan. 12 at the Smoothie King Center.
After a 21-year-career, 14 in Minnesota, Garnett has averaged 17.8 points and 10 rebounds a game.
After winning an National Basketball Association championship in his first season with the Celtics, he was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in June 2013, then returned to Minnesota in February 2015, when then-Wolves coach Flip Saunders convinced Garnett to waive his no-trade clause and come back home.
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In February 2015, Garnett waived his no-trade clause in order to sign a two-year deal to return to Minnesota. Maybe he’s joining the Timberwolves front office?
