Tag: Kevin Garnett

Kevin Garnett Finally Gets His Flowers

Brandon King

MINNEAPOLIS — One of the greatest players in Minnesota Timberwolves history is finally receiving the honor many fans have been waiting for. According to @DaneMooreNBA, the Timberwolves plan to retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey on February 28 when they host the Boston Celtics. The ceremony will celebrate the Hall of Famer whose impact on the franchise helped define an era of Timberwolves basketball. Garnett spent 14 seasons with Minnesota across two stints, captured the 2004 NBA MVP award, led the franchise to its first Western Conference Finals appearance, and…

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Basketball Hall of Fame ceremony for Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett moved to May 13-15

Brandon King

From Sam Quinn of cbssports.com: The 2020 Pro Basketball Hall of Fame is set to have one of the most star-studded classes in its history. Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett are all slated for induction, but their enshrinement ceremonies had all been delayed due to COVID-19 precautions. It was originally slated to take place during the summer of 2020, but it was delayed indefinitely as the virus raged. But as the NBA moves forward with its 2020-21 season without a vaccine, other basketball activities are moving forward with…

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KG rejoins And1

Brandon King

Fifteen years after his initial run with the company ended, Kevin Garnett and And1 are rejoining forces. He will be serving as the brand’s Creative Director and Brand Ambassador. As the brand approaches it’s 25th anniversary, the company is launching a capsule collection featuring footwear, apparel and accessories co-designed by Garnett. Eddie Esses, President of Sequential Brand’s Active Division, the parent company of And1, had this to say: For 25 years, AND1 has remained synonymous with the game of basketball and its street-ball lifestyle. As we look to the future,…

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