Garnett says 'farewell' after 21 NBA seasons

― Reuters picMINNESOTA, Sept 24 ― Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett announced his retirement after 21 National Basketball Association seasons yesterday, leaving behind a legacy of ultimate intensity and defensive prowess.

Drafted by the Wolves straight out of high school in 1995, Garnett was the face of the franchise for 12 seasons until his July 2007 trade to the Boston Celtics. Garnett is one of the top-25 players in the game and maybe the most influential defensive player in the last 15 years.

"The Wolves issued a news release on Garnett"™s retirement after the video was posted. He was traded from the team in 2007 to the Boston Celtics, where he won his only National Basketball Association championship. The waiver will see him paid the full amount. But don't forget he also won an Olympic gold medal in 2000, averaging 10.8 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

After his homecoming, Garnett largely served as a mentor to the Wolves' young players.

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One of the most notorious trash talkers the game has ever known, Garnett was the epitome of the player you hated if he played against you, but loved more than anything if he was on your team. No one can be this bought in to their team.

One of the things Garnett will be most remembered for is his intensity.

Neither Garnett, Timberwolves Coach Tom Thibodeau nor owner Glen Taylor have commented on the situation. Garnett's second act in Minnesota did not equal Torii Hunter's in 2015 but it was much better than Randy Moss' ill-advised stint with the Vikings in 2010.

He was a skinny 7-footer with a bright smile and a versatile game when the Timberwolves took a chance and plucked him out of Chicago's Farragut Academy with the fifth overall pick. He played in just five games prior to the end of the season.


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