Kevin Garnett through the years

TORONTO, -: Kevin Garnett of Farragut Academy in Chicago is only the fourth person ever to go from high school straight into the NBA and was picked fifth by the Minnesota Timber Wolves in the 1995 NBA Draft held at Toronto's Skydome 28 June. The other three to go straight into the NBA are Moses Malone, Darryl Dawkins and Bill Willoughby. AFP PHOTO (Photo credit should read CARLO ALLEGRI/AFP/Getty Images)

27 Feb 1996: Forward Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves goes between Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan and center Luc Longley during a game played at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls won the game, 120-99.

MINNEAPOLIS - DECEMBER 23: Kevin Garnett #21 and Stephon Marbury #3 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talk after a play against the Utah Jazz on December 23, 1996 during an NBA game at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 1996 NBAE (Photo by Andy Hayt/NBAE via Getty Images)

28 Nov 1997: Coach Flip Saunders talks to forward Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves during a game against the Denver Nuggets at the McNichols Arena in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets won the game 95-84.

NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 07: NBA Western Conference starters (L-R) Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Shaquille O'Neal of the Los Angeles Lakers, Gary Payton of the Seattle Supersonics and Kobe Bryant of the Lakers wait their turn on the court during the morning practice session at the Jacob Javits Convention Center during the 1998 All-Star Weekend on February 7, 1998. The NBA All-Star Game will takes place on February 8, 1998 at Madison Square Garden in New York. AFP PHOTO Timothy A. Clary (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

<p>SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES: Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz tries to block the one handed shot of Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves during 19 January, 2000 NBA action in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Timberwolves won the game over the Jazz 88-91. AFP PHOTO GEORGE FREY (Photo credit should read GEORGE FREY/AFP/Getty Images)</p>

<p>MINNEAPOLIS, UNITED STATES: The Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Garnett looks for an open man past Portland Trail Blazer Rasheed Wallace in the second quarter at the Target Center 30 April, 2000, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Wolves won 94-87 in the Western Conference playoffs. AFP PHOTO Craig Lassig (Photo credit should read CRAIG LASSIG/AFP/Getty Images)</p>

<p>Kevin Garnett and Vince Carter of the USA celebrate September 29, 2000 after their victory over Lithuania in the mens basketball semi-final at the Sydney Superdome on day 14 of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Allsport)</p>

1 Oct 2000: Vince Carter (left) and Kevin Garnett of the USA celebrate winning Gold in the Mens Basketball Final at the Sydney SuperDome on day 16 of the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. \ Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport

<p>30 Apr 2001: Kevin Garnett #21of the Minnesota Timberwolves congratulates Tim Duncan #21of the San Antonio Spurs in game four of round one of the NBA playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minneasota. The Spurs won 97-84 to take the series 3-1. DIGITAL IMAGE. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel/Allsport</p>

22 Dec 2001: Forward Kevin Garnett #21 of the Minnesota Timberwolves talks to guard Chauncey Billups #4 during the NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The Timberwolves defeated the Bulls 95-74.Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Daniel /Getty Images

<p>SAN ANTONIO, UNITED STATES: Kevin Garnett of the Minnesota Timberwolves (C) has to be restrained by referree Luis Grillo (8) and head coach Flip Saunders (R) after he and Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs (L) almost come to blows in third quarter NBA action at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, 04 February 2002. Both Duncan and Garnett were ejected from the game for the altercation. AFP PHOTO/Paul BUCK (Photo credit should read PAUL BUCK/AFP/Getty Images)</p>

ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 9: Kevin Garnett (Minnesota Timberwolves) #21 of the Western Conference All-Stars greets Michael Jordan (Washington Wizards) #23 of the Eastern Conference All-Stars before the 2003 NBA All-Star Game on February 9, 2003 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The West won in double overtime 155-145. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images license agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 9: Kevin Garnett (of the Minnesota Timberwolves) #21 of the Western Conference All-Stars holds the All-Star game MVP trophy at the 2003 NBA All-Star Game on February 9, 2003 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images license agreement. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - APRIL 30: Sam Cassell #19 of the Minnesota Timberwolves messes with teammate Kevin Garnett #21 as he is interviewed after Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center on April 30, 2004 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 102-91 to advance to the next round. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 4: Kevin Garnett #21 of the Minnesota Timberwolves raises his 2004 NBA MVP trophy prior to the T'wolves game against the Sacramento Kings in Game one of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals during 2004 NBA Playoffs on May 4, 2004 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS - MAY 21: Karl Malone #11 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Garnett #21 of the Minnesota Timberwolves battle for position in the second half of Game one of the Western Conference Finals during the 2004 NBA Playoffs on May 21, 2004 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

<p>NEW YORK - DECEMBER 29: Kevin Garnett #21of the Minnesota Timberwolves embraces Stephon Marbury #3 of the New York Knicks after their game on December 29, 2004 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)</p>

<p>MIAMI - MARCH 9: Forward Kevin Garnett #21 of the Minnesota Timberwolves sits on the bench with his hands folded before the start of the game against the Miami Heat at the American Airlines Arena March 9, 2007 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Eliot J. Schechter/Getty Images)</p>

<p>BOSTON - AUGUST 01: New Boston Celtic Kevin Garnett points to David Ortiz to see if he is ready to catch before Garntett throws out the first pitch of the game as the Boston Red Sox take on the Baltimore Orioles on August 1, 2007 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)</p>

<p>LONDON - OCTOBER 10: A detail view of the back of the vest belonging to Boston's Kevin Garnett during NBA Europe Live 2007 Tour match between the Boston Celtics and the Minnesota Timberwolves at the O2 Arena on October 10, 2007 in London, England. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Gichigi/Getty Images)</p>

<p>Kevin Garnett (C) of The Boston Celtics drives to the hoop as the Minnesota Timberwolves' Corey Brewer (R) tries to block during their NBA Europe Live 2007 tour at The O2 Arena in London 10 October 2007. The Celtics won the game. Four NBA teams, Boston Celtics, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves and the Toronto Raptors are touring Europe to compete against top Euroleague and European basketball clubs. AFP PHOTO/ADRIAN DENNIS (Photo credit should read ADRIAN DENNIS/AFP/Getty Images)</p>

<p>BOSTON - NOVEMBER 02: Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics lights up the jumbotron for player introductions during the home opener against the Washington Wizards on November 2, 2007 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)</p>

<p>BOSTON - JANUARY 4: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics talks with his teammates Paul Pierce #34, Ray Allen #20, Rajon Rondo #9 and James Posey #41 in the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at the TD Banknorth Garden January 4, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Celtics defeated the Grizzlies 100-96. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)</p>

<p>BOSTON - APRIL 23: Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics signals for his teammates to join him as he accepts the NBA's Defensive Player of the Year Award before the game against the Atlanta Hawks during Game Two of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals on April 23, 2008 at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)</p>

<p>BOSTON - MAY 20: Rasheed Wallace #36 of the Detroit Pistons and Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics look on during Game One of the 2008 NBA Eastern Conference finals at the TD Banknorth Garden on May 20, 2008 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)</p>

<p>BOSTON - JUNE 05: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics looks up in Game One of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 5, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)</p>

<p>Pau Gasol (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots before Kevin Garnett (R) of the Boston Celtics during Game 3 of the 2008 NBA Finals in Los Angeles, California, June 10, 2008. AFP PHOTO / GABRIEL BOUYS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)</p>

<p>BOSTON - JUNE 17: (L-R) Glen Davis #11, Kevin Garnett #5 and Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrates after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 17, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)</p>

<p>BOSTON - JUNE 17: Kevin Garnett #5, Ray Allen #20 and Paul Pierce #34 of the Boston Celtics celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Six of the 2008 NBA Finals on June 17, 2008 at TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)</p>

<p>WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 19: U.S. President George W. Bush (C) congratulates the National Basketball Association champion Boston Celtics including (back row L-R) Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Tony Allen, PJ Brown, head coach Doc Rivers, (middle row L-R) managing partner Irving Grousbeck, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Kendrick Perkins in the East Room of the White House September 19, 2008 in Washington, DC. The Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers to win the 2008 championship. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)</p>

<p>BOSTON - MARCH 07: Head coach Flip Saunders of the Washington Wizards greets Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics before tipoff on March 7, 2010 at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)</p>

<p>ORLANDO, FL - MAY 18: (L-R) Kevin Garnett, Rasheed Wallace #30, Paul Pierce #34 and Rajon Rondo #9 of the Boston Celtics look on during a stop in play against the Orlando Magic in Game Two of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2010 NBA Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 18, 2010 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)</p>

<p>PHOENIX, AZ - JANUARY 28: (L-R) Paul Pierce #34, Kevin Garnett #5, Rajon Rondo #9 and Shaquille O'Neal #36 of the Boston Celtics during the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at US Airways Center on January 28, 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Celtics 88-71. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)</p>

<p>MIAMI, FL - JUNE 05: A detail of a finger guard worn by Kevin Garnett #5 of the Boston Celtics against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the Eastern Conference Finals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs on June 5, 2012 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)</p>

<p>NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 25: Kevin Garnett #2 of the Brooklyn Nets celebrates with teammate Paul Pierce #34 in the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Barclays Center on April 25, 2014 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)</p>

LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 09: Kevin Garnett #21 of the Minnesota Timberwolves stands during the singing of the national anthem before the game with the Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center on March 9, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - NOVEMBER 2: Zach LaVine #8 and Kevin Garnett #21 of the Minnesota Timberwolves watch a memorial video for Flip Saunders before the NBA home opener against the Portland Trail Blazers on November 2, 2015 at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)

MIAMI, FL - NOVEMBER 17: Kevin Garnett #21 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on during a game against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena on November 17, 2015 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice: (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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