Kevin Garnett was one of the most unique and versatile players in NBA history. This is why Green is number #1 and the argument is irrelevant as most people can agree with me here. He was almost like a point big, a very talented passer, and playmaking metrics tell this story: *Box Creation is an estimation of shots a player creates per 100 possessions*, 1999: 5.3 Box Creation, 6.0 Passer Rating, 2000: 6.5 Box Creation, 5.9 Passer Rating, 2001: 6.4 Box Creation, 6.6 Passer Rating, 2002: 6.6 Box Creation, 6.0 Passer Rating, 2003: 7.1 Box Creation, 7.3 Passer Rating, 2004: 8.0 Box Creation, 5.6 Passer Rating, 2005: 7.7 Box Creation, 6.4 Passer Rating, 2006: 5.3 Box Creation, 6.3 Passer Rating, 2007: 5.9 Box Creation, 6.0 Passer Rating. Impact metrics love KG. Found inside – Page 366... in the shadow of the Celtics' “Big Three” of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen, ... A solid scorer, superb playmaker, and outstanding defender, ... ( Log Out /  Fueled by Sports Top 50 Players of All-Time (2017): 17th, YouTuber BSOLZ Top 50 Greatest Players of All-Time (2020): 24th, SLAM Top 100 Players of All-Time (2018): 26th. He was the second of his mother's three children.Garnett's mother never married his father, O'Lewis McCullough, with their relationship ending shortly after his birth. A lot of off ball movement allows for Green set up in the right place, outlets passing is spetacular here by Green and the flashiness off a pass does not mean they are a greater passer. Statistically over 3 assists per game, which is where I believe the elite standards begin for power forwards and centers. [12] He mentally prepared himself before games by banging his head against a padded basketball stanchion. He and KG could run the pick and pop to perfection. [26] The 7-for-1 deal constitutes the largest number of players traded for a single player in league history. ( Log Out /  The off-season started poorly for the Timberwolves though as 20-point per game scorer Tom Gugliotta left for the Phoenix Suns. 3 APG/2.4 TOPG, 11 seasons of 3+ assists per game, 11 seasons of 41+ games of 3+ assists, 4 games of 10+ assists, 11 assists as a career high and 23 games of 5+ assists with 0 turnovers. Upon his return from the injury, he averaged 9 points and 4.5 rebounds in four games before being shut down for the season permanently, missing the final 25 games of the regular season, as well as the 2009 playoffs due to a right knee sprain. These metrics love seasons like 2009 LeBron. However, the Heat were too strong in Games 6 and 7, defeating the Celtics 4–3. Kevin Garnett‘s Invincible card also features all high 90s attributes with 99 Rebounding, 99 Defending, 99 Inside Scoring, 98 Outside Scoring, 98 Athleticism, and 97 Playmaking. 99 Defensive Consistency. Not technically point guards by position but play like point guards and are paving the way for what is possible in terms being a viable play-making option with your position and versatility on both ends off the court. Garnett was a prototype of a power forward we have never ever seen in the NBA before. Duncan’s 21/20/10/8 Game 6 2003 NBA Finals is an all time great performance and the passing is all time greatness! The Detroit Pistons came out as the big winner of the lottery, securing the No. They had not a single real perimeter defender on the team, so if Garnett wasn’t out there, Dallas would have been penetrating effortlessly for easy kickouts to Dirk. His ability to switch between defenders effortlessly on the perimeter at 7 ft. tall while also protecting the rim at an all-time level cannot be understated. [19] Later that year, the NBA ruled that the free-agent signing of Joe Smith was illegal. Representatives from the 13 teams with lottery picks, with Kevin McHale, Elgin Baylor, Flip Saunders, and Kevin Loughery among them, were in the workout that was scheduled around the same time as a pre-draft tryout camp. Kevin Durant is great, but you’re telling me he can just leap players all-time because he joined the most favorable situations ever so he could stack up rings? I think Kevin Garnett is the 3rd best defender in NBA history. [28][29][30] On the day the trade was announced, Garnett signed a three-year, $60 million contract extension that would start after his prior deal ran out in 2009. Like a Rolls-Royce umbrella, this part of his game was merely an extra luxury in the package that was The Big Ticket. I think Kevin Garnett was the best player in the world twice (2003 and 2004) and I think he had very compelling arguments in 2005 and 2008. Found inside – Page 40... coach gazed at the Lincoln High playmaker as if he were falling madly in love . ... looking like the cross between Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan his high ... In addition, defensive center Ervin Johnson complemented the inconsistent Michael Olowokandi. ", "Garnett says 'farewell' to the NBA after 21 seasons", "Kevin Garnett wants to return for a 22nd NBA season, but told T-Wolves owner 'I don't know if I can, "Kevin Garnett is headed to TNT's 'Inside the NBA, "Kevin Garnett brings 'Area 21' to NBA on TNT – with the cuss button", "Clippers hire Kevin Garnett as team consultant", "Kevin Garnett says Thon Maker has 'a chance to be special, "Kevin Garnett starring in 'Uncut Gems,' movie where Adam Sandler plays jewelry dealer who makes bad Boston Celtics bets", "Are You Ready for Kevin Garnett, the Actor? The Wolves were defeated in the first round again, this time losing 3–1 to the eventual champion San Antonio Spurs who were led by young superstar and eventual NBA Finals MVP Tim Duncan. Although stats should not tell the whole story. [34] He also led all players in voting for the 2008 NBA All-Star Game. The recent furor over the fictional novel and movie, The Da Vinci Code, has once again challenged the authenticity of the Christian Gospel, and brought new focus on Gnostic myths. Exceptional timing and decision making on passes, showed flashes of point guard skills and IQ and won titles because of his adaptability as a secondary play-maker and mastery of the high post to the Lakers. While playing in Philadelphia, Garnett makes a trip to a New York City jewelry store owned by Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler) in the Diamond District. 3.7 APG/2.2 TOPG, 12 seasons of 3+ assists per game, 11 seasons of 41+ games of 3+ assists, 17 games of 10+ assists, 12 assists as a career high and 43 games of 5+ assists and 0 turnovers. Despite all that he went through, and despite how much of a dick Glen Taylor is, he still loved Minnesota. The Delite Best Basketball Players Of All-Time (2021): 32nd. He could do a bit of … Garnett made his feature film debut, playing a fictionalized version of himself, in the 2019 film Uncut Gems. Playoffs May Pivot on Health of Best Teams", "Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett to buy limited share of Roma", "What Shoe Is So Bad That It's Causing a Killing? And if you’ve ever wondered, “man, what if KG was in San Antonio,” or, “if KG left Minnesota earlier…,” you are saying that Kevin Garnett was that good, and you are aware he was stuck in bad situations his whole career. Garnett grew up with his mother and stepfather, Ernest Irby, with whom he did not get along, and two sisters.[9]. Garnett's performance received positive reviews from critics. View more posts. 2006: In 2,958 minutes the Timberwolves had a +0.73 Net Rating (105.49 ORTG, 104.75 DRTG) with KG on as opposed to their -10.48 Net Rating (94.75 ORTG, 105.24 DRTG) with KG off in 1,013 minutes. In my opinion, Garnett was a power guard and the originator of the concept sorry Magic, puts the ball on the floor and plays like point guard but has the finesse, ferocity and two way impact of a power forward/center. Dirk Nowitzki had an amazing series, averaging 33.3 PPG on 68.6 TS%. In his first three years of high school, Garnett attended Mauldin High School in Mauldin, South Carolina, and played on the school's basketball team. With reserve point guard Hudson also injured, the Timberwolves alternated between third playmaker Darrick Martin and shooting guard Fred Hoiberg at the "one", or even running Garnett himself as point forward or a real point guard. [1] He is one of five NBA players to win both the Most Valuable Player and the Defensive Player of the Year awards. Due to the wedding, Garnett did not take part in the Athens Olympic Games. He averaged 6 assists, 13 rebounds and was one of the best defenders of all time. The “Big 3” Celtics Regular Season Defenses, 2008*: -8.6 rDRTG (3rd Best Defense in NBA History), 2009: -6 rDRTG (28th Best Defense in NBA History), 2011*: -6.9 rDRTG (13th Best Defense in NBA History), 2012*: -6.4 rDRTG (18th Best Defense in NBA History). Statistically, Duncan is great as well. There was a different type of intensity and feeling when he was on the court. The team wasn’t good. Here are his scoring numbers: 2013: 20.3 IA Pts/75 on +0.00 rTS% (League average). Garnett said the process of filming "felt special, but you didn't know it. Especially because, when you look at Dirk’s playoff career prior to that year, it was a rocky road, but I guess a ring allows for that past to be kept in the shadows. I get that for some people it’s hard to overlook that he didn’t have any long and successful runs during his stay in Minnesota, but the fact that he accomplished what he did with them is impressive in and of itself. All this without having to take a single dribble. ... Michael Jordan and Larry Bird 2K11 Michael Jordan 2K10 Kobe Bryant 2K9 Kevin Garnett 2K8 Chris Paul 2K7 Shaquille O’Neal 2K6 Shaquille O’Neal … Found inside – Page 43... SPECIAL DELIVERY Kenyon Martin TO THE HOLE Kevin Garnett BOSS HOSS Kevin ... Robert Parish THE CHIEF Scottie Pippen PLAYMAKER Shaquille O'Neal DIESEL ... Should he be responsible for not making the playoffs in 2006 with this as their most commonly ran starting 5: It’s simply unrealistic. I suggest you sit down and watch Kevin Garnett if you haven’t yet. Garnett in that interview said his team was just as talented as the Spurs and Pistons, but that he just didn’t do enough. ", "Kawakami: Warriors: Will Wright move lead to Garnett? Kevin Garnett having only one Defensive Player of the Year trophy is a travesty to basketball. Especially media awards. Kevin Garnett was forced to assume this playmaking role come playoff time throughout tenure in Minnesota. Rookie Wally Szczerbiak will give them what they need, perimeter shooting. KAT wanted to be great. The Wolves had gone 44-38 and missed the playoffs. Numbers only tell half of the story. The league would later give the 2003 and 2005 picks back, but for a small market team like Minnesota, already struggling to convince players to want to sign there, those draft picks were a necessity. Pierce was a very good player for many years, but he was never a superstar. Garnett takes a liking to an Ethiopian opal which Ratner shows off. If there was any time for an NBA […] Kevin Garnett was one of the best leaders ever, and sometimes he had a weird way of showing it, but he was that competitive. Their world-class scouting and player development departments consistently found late round talents and turned them into impactful NBA players, including Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The Celtics were purged of any and all playmaking in Game 2. [68] Despite boasting a starting line-up of Deron Williams, Joe Johnson, Brook Lopez, Paul Pierce, and Garnett, the Nets were unable to advance past the second round of the playoffs, while Garnett finished his 19th NBA season with career low averages of 6.5 points and 6.6 rebounds per game. Garnett said that he was proud to be a part of the Celtics and hoped to continue its proud tradition and basketball success. The willingness to make others around you better before yourself, the ball movement that fires up some of the best offensive teams in the league, the flawless display of basketball intelligence and the flashiness that makes jaws drop and ESPN go off on the daily. When he stepped off the court they were some of the worst teams in NBA history, which is clearly shown in their on/off stats. Has developed into a secondary or even primary play-maker for the team. The adjustment to his approach to his passing cause of his position change really displays his thinking on the move again and his diversity. Seriously, the ultimate swiss army knife, the motor behind the dominance of the Golden State Warriors, a defensive player of the year, undersized center and oversized point guard. [85], In October 2016, Garnett joined the crew on TNT's Inside the NBA. Rondo was a good POA defender, and Doc Rivers is a great defensive coach. [71], On February 19, 2015, Garnett agreed to waive his no-trade clause in order to be traded back to Minnesota in exchange for Thaddeus Young. Garnett returned on January 17, 2011 to face the Orlando Magic. [67] The Nets cherished Garnett's leadership and passion. It’s just very overstated. His body type is similar to Kevin Garnett and his potential to be a perimeter defender could be lethal if unleashed. Despite being written off by nearly every major sports analyst, the Celtics elevated their play and consistency, and dominated opponents much as they did during their 2008 championship run. Your market, your coach, your front office and your teammates are all very important variables to consider for building championship-level teams. Kevin Garnett in the 2002/03 season averaged 23.6 Points per 75 on +3.4% rTS. Aaron what the hell, look guys Duncan is a phenomenal passer and I want to show you guys why he is higher than Garnett on this list. Pau Gasol is one of the most skilled 7 foot players in NBA history and the best passing 7 footer ever! They don’t care to go back and watch old games, or study film, or try to learn about some of these players outside of accolades. NEWS. Something none of these guys have officially done. The Steve Nash-led Phoenix Suns were indeed one of the most exciting teams of the mid-to-late 2000s. In an interview with John Thompson in 2005, KG can be found crying and angry, upset about losing. *rORTG is the teams offensive rating in comparison to league average*. 99 Offensive Rebound. Phenomenal display of Duncan’s simplicity yet incredibly effective passing from the high post to the cutting player, making the extra passes which displays unselfish agenda and decision making and even some dribble penetration beginning in the low post. I don’t think that’s LeBron’s pinnacle as a player, but his team was so bad that he was providing so much value offensively and defensively on his own. The greatest power forward ever! The NBA draft lottery concluded last Tuesday as teams now know where they’ll be selecting in the lottery for the 2021 NBA Draft. [36][37][38] Garnett passed 20,000 points for his career, becoming the 32nd player in NBA history to reach the mark,[39] with a layup in the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 8. A player who could operate offense as PF! 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