Kevin Garnett PF  #21

Born: May 19, 1976 (47 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

Kevin Garnett Could Become Wolves' Minority Owner, Consultant
Kevin Garnett has made over $300 million in salary during his playing career.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Kevin Garnett Receives Technical For Blowing In David West's Ear
Kevin Garnett fouled David West, then got in his face and blew in his ear, causing West to push him.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN

Kevin Garnett Interested In Purchasing Wolves When He Retires
Kevin Garnett was drafted by the Wolves in the 1995 NBA Draft and spent 12 seasons there before being traded to the Celtics.

Marc J. Spears/Yahoo! Sports

Kevin Garnett Still Hasn't Informed Nets If He'll Play In 14-15
Kevin Garnett has one season and $12 million remaining on his contract.

Gary Washburn/Boston Globe

Nets Optimistic Kevin Garnett Will Return
Kevin Garnett has one season remaining on his current contract at $12 million.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Kevin Garnett: We Got To Slow Down Ray Allen
According to SportVU, no Heat player averaged a faster speed (4.3 miles per hour) than Ray Allen did on Thursday.

Ethan J. Skolnick/Bleacher Report

Garnett: Brooklyn Crowd 'Could Do Better'
Kevin Garnett believes the Nets fed off the crowd but still expected more.

Mike Mazzeo/ESPN

Kevin Garnett Progressing With Back Injury, Expects To Return Soon
Kevin Garnett has not played since Feb. 27 due to back spasms.

Tim Bontemps/New York Post

Garnett Has $91M More In Career Earnings Than Duncan
Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan are the same age, but their career salary earnings are considerably different due to their decisions on when to enter the NBA.

Tom Ziller/SB Nation

Garnett Pinpoints Nets' Turnaround On Becoming Primary Option With Pierce
Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce have needed to increase their roles due to injury problems.

Tim Bontemps/New York Post

Sources: Jason Kidd Yelled At Nets After Christmas Day Loss
Kevin Garnett also vented his frustrations in the locker room.

Ohm Youngmisuk/ESPN

Garnett: I Don't Think We Have An Identity
The Nets lost a 103-86 decision to the Pacers at home on Monday to fall to 9-18 on the season.

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

Rivers: Celtics Would Have Won Two Or Three Titles If Garnett Stayed Healthy
Doc Rivers and the Celtics won the 2008 title together and very nearly won again in 2010.

Baxter Holmes/Boston Globe

Rivers: Coaching Garnett, Pierce Was Easy Since They Only Played To Win At That Point In Career
Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce won a title together in 2008.

Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

Garnett: Energy In Barclays Is Incredible
The Nets defeated the Heat 101-100 in the home debut of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Kidd Confirms Pierce, Garnett Will Sit Out Preseason Game In Boston
Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett were widely believed to skip their return games in the exhibition season.

Tim Bontemps/New York Post

NBA Considering Nickname Jerseys For Heat, Nets
The NBA has not announced the nickname jerseys, but the Heat and Nets apparently have been aware of the likelihood of it happening for at least several weeks.

Tim Reynolds/Associated Press

Kidd: Garnett 'Probably' Won't Play Back-To-Backs Next Season
Kevin Garnett might not play in back-to-back games next season as the Nets make a concerted effort to keep the veteran forward fresh.

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

Kidd Helped Convince Garnett To Waive No-Trade Clause
Jason Kidd convinced Kevin Garnett that joining the Nets was the right move.

Tim Bontemps/New York Post

Blatche Eager To Learn From Garnett
Andray Blatche and Kevin Garnett famously feuded in 2010.

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

Jeff Van Gundy: Nets Have Top Starting Lineup In NBA
Jeff Van Gundy thinks the Nets have the best one-through-five talent in the league.

Ian Begley/ESPNNewYork

Nets, Celtics Agree Upon Garnett-Pierce Trade
The Celtics will acquire first round picks from the Nets, Gerald Wallace, Kris Humphries, MarShon Brooks and Keith Bogans (sign-and-trade) from the Nets for Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Jason Terry.

RealGM Staff Report

Warriors Called Celtics On Possible Kevin Garnett Trade
The Warriors made a trade call to the Celtics on Wednesday about the availability of Kevin Garnett.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Garnett To Waive No-Trade Clause For Nets, Celtics Blockbuster
The Nets and Celtics are in discussions on a trade involving Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Nets Make Trade Call To Celtics On Kevin Garnett
Kevin Garnett is reportedly interested in playing for the Nets.

Stefan Bondy/New York Daily News

Wolves Likely To Pursue Garnett For Post-Playing Career Role
The Timberwolves are expected to pursue Kevin Garnett for a ceremonial role in their ownership when he retires from the NBA.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

NBA Would See Separate Garnett To Clippers Trade As Violation
The NBA would see a separate trade involving Kevin Garnett as connected to the Doc Rivers' deal and a violation of the collective bargaining agreement.

Marc Stein/ESPN

Clippers Want To Set Aside Garnett Talks With Celtics To Focus On Rivers
The Clippers want to table their discussions for Kevin Garnett to focus on the Doc Rivers' situation with the Celtics.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

NBA Informs Clippers, Celtics Blockbuster Trade Won't Be Approved
There is no separating the Clippers-Celtics trade into two moves at this point because it is clear all pieces are meant to be part of the same deal.

Ken Berger/CBS Sports

Clippers, Celtics Working On New Version Of Deal To Satisfy NBA
The Clippers are trying to land Doc Rivers as their head coach while also acquiring Kevin Garnett.

Marc Stein/ESPN

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