Kevin Garnett PF  #21

Born: May 19, 1976 (48 years old)

Birthplace/Hometown: Mauldin, South Carolina

Nationality: United States

Height: 6-11 (211cm)     Weight: 240 (109kg)

Hand: Right

Current NBA Status: Unrestricted Free Agent

Draft Entry: 1995 NBA Draft

Early Entry Info: 1995 Early Entrant

Drafted: Round 1, Pick 5, Minnesota Timberwolves

Pre-Draft Team: Farragut Career Academy (Illinois)

High School: Farragut Career Academy [Chicago, Illinois]


Kevin Garnett News

Sixers Hope Lavoy Allen Can Slow Garnett
Kevin Garnett is shooting 63.3 percent through the first three games series of Boston's Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Sixers.

Boston Herald

Pierce, Garnett, Allen Talk About Possibility Of Being On Final Run
Following Boston's Game 3 win over the Sixers, Paul Pierce acknowledged that this will likely be the final run for the team during the Big 3 era.

Boston Herald

Sixers Willing To Concede Long Jumpers To Garnett
The Sixers are content to allow Kevin Garnett open shot attempts from the perimeter.

CSNPhilly.com

Garnett Thanks Hawks Owner For Extra Motivation
Kevin Garnett opened his postgame press conference by taking aim at Hawks co-owner Michael Gearon Jr.

WEEI.com

Nets Have Garnett, Anderson On Offseason List
Kevin Garnett and Ryan Anderson are two players that the Nets will pursue this offseason.

Chris Mannix/SI.com (via Twitter)

Celtics Hold Onto Allen, Garnett, Pierce At Deadline
Danny Ainge let the trade deadline pass without a move.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports (via Twitter)

Rivers Expresses Frustration With Trade Rumors

Andrew Perna/RealGM

Garnett May Miss Two Games With Hip Flexor
Kevin Garnett is dealing a strained right hip flexor after appearing in every game this season.

Boston Globe

Ainge Would Consider Trading Big Three For Younger Talent
Danny Ainge told the Boston Globe Wednesday that he'd consider trading the Big Three for younger talent.

Boston Globe

Rivers: Perkins Has Changed Culture Of Thunder
Doc Rivers said Kendrick Perkins has borrowed from Kevin Garnett’s playbook.

WEEI.com

Pierce, Allen, Garnett Accept Blame For Poor Starts
Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett shot a combined 6-for-18 in the first half on Friday against the Bulls.

Mike Petraglia/WEEI.com

Garnett, Pierce Praise Avery Bradley's Full-Court Defense
Avery Bradley was a game-changer in the Celtics’ 89-70 win over the Nets.

Paul Flannery/WEEI.com

Garnett Obtains Stake In Roma Football Club
Kevin Garnett is set to become a shareholder in the American-owned Roma football club.

Associated Press

Celtics Aim To Improve Offensive Rebounding
The Celtics have been one of the worst offensive rebounding teams in recent seasons.

A. Sherrod Blakely/CSNNE.com

Rivers Encouraged By Early Results Of 5-5-5 Minute Allotment For Garnett
Doc Rivers plans to utilize Kevin Garnett in 5-minute increments.

A. Sherrod Blakely/CSNNE.com

Garnett, Pierce Want Hunter Out As Director Of Union
Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett are calling for the ouster of a Billy Hunter as executive director of the NBA Players Union.

Ken Berger/CBSSports.com

NBA Official: Progress Was Being Made Until Garnett Entered Room
NBA management believes negotiations with the players changed when Kevin Garnett entered the negotiating room on Oct. 4.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Garnett: Turmoil Between Kobe, Phil Led To Boston Trade
Kevin Garnett was linked to the Lakers in the summer of 2007, but ultimately ended up being traded to the Celtics.

Boston Globe

Garnett: You Can't Trust Owners During Negotiations
Kevin Garnett also was involved in the work stoppage of 1998-99.

Boston Globe

Howard, Rondo, Garnett, Bryant, LeBron Named To All-Defensive Team
Dwight Howard has made another NBA All-Defensive First Team.

Press Release

Garnett: Celtics 'All In' For Game 3
Kevin Garnett is well aware of the situation the Celtics find themselves in.

Paul Flannery/WEEI.com

Chalmers: Garnett, Celtics Appear Fatigued
Mario Chalmers said Kevin Garnett and the Celtics look fatigued, particularly in the fourth quarter.

Cristina Ledra/Boston Globe

Celtics Want Garnett To Be More Assertive
The Celtics want Kevin Garnett to be more aggressive on the offensive end.

Dan Duggan/Boston Herald

Boston's Big Three 7-0 In Playoff Series After Winning Game 1
Boston's triumvirate has never lost a playoff series after winning the first game.

Chris Forsberg/ESPNBoston.com

Heat Offense More Efficient When Forcing Garnett To Provide Help Defense
Miami's offensive efficiency skyrocketed when forcing Kevin Garnett to provide help defense.

Pete Newmann & Dean Oliver/ESPN.com

Rivers, Garnett Target Bosh As X-Factor
The Celtics want to limit Chris Bosh in their semifinal playoff series.

Paul Flannery/WEEI.com

Celtics Own Less Than .500 Record In Closeout Games
Boston is less than .500 in close out games since acquiring Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen prior to the 2007-08 season.

Julian Benbow/Boston Globe

Howard Wins DPOY Ahead Of Garnett, Chandler, Tony Allen And Rondo
Dwight Howard was a near unanimous choice for the Defensive Player of the Year award.

RealGM Staff Report

Saunders Sees Similarities Between Wall, Garnett
John Wall’s talent level and leadership abilities remind Flip Saunders of a young Kevin Garnett.

Carla Peay/Washington Times

LeBron Tops Kobe In Jersey Sales
LeBron James ranks No. 1 in overall jersey sales.

Michael McCarthy/USA TODAY

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