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Kevin Garnett Profile |
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Birth Date: May 19, 1976
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Birth Place: Mauldin, South Carolina, USA
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Birth Name: Kevin Maurice Garnett
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Height: 6'11"
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Biography |
Kevin Garnett (born May 19, 1976, in Mauldin, South
Carolina) is an American professional basketball player for
the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. The 6’11”, 253-pound
Garnett is regarded as one of the finest power forwards to
ever play the game, having been voted Most Valuable Player
in the 2003-04 NBA season, named in ten All-Star teams, and
seven All-NBA and All-Defensive Teams.
After graduating from Farragut Career Academy in Chicago,
Illinois, he was the 5th player drafted in 1995. He became
the first NBA player drafted directly out of high school in
20 years. His nicknames include “The Big Ticket”, “KG” and
“The Kid”.
In his first three high school years, Garnett played for
Mauldin High School in Mauldin, South Carolina. For his
senior year he transferred to Farragut Career Academy in
Chicago, Illinois. He led Farragut to a 28-2 record and was
named National High School Player of the Year by USA Today.
He was named Mr. Basketball for the State of Illinois after
averaging 25.2 points, 17.9 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 6.5
blocks while shooting .667 from the field. In four years of
high school, Garnett posted an impressive 2,533 points,
1,807 rebounds and 739 blocked shots. He was named the Most
Outstanding Player at the McDonald's All-American Game after
registering 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 3 blocked
shots, and then declared himself eligible for the 1995 NBA
Draft.
Due to his great athleticism, quickness, shooting range, and
6'11" (211 cm) stature, Garnett is widely regarded as one of
the most versatile players ever, capable of playing all five
positions on the floor, though he has made his mark playing
the power forward position. He is a top rebounder, leading
the league in rebounds in the last three seasons and being
in the top 3 for the last five seasons. He has consistently
been amongst the top assists leaders at the forward
position, and led the Wolves in that category for several
seasons. He holds the record for most consecutive seasons
(6) of averaging at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5
assists, formerly held by Larry Bird. In addition to his
offensive prowess, Garnett is an excellent defender, having
been elected to the NBA's All-Defense first team from 2000
to 2005 and making the second team in 2006.
Garnett is also a model of consistency; as of February 3,
2007, he has scored at least 10 points in 368 straight
games, and started 331 straight games. He has also
consistently been among the leaders in efficiency rating.
Garnett has a "Hall of Fame Probability" of 0.961 according
to Basketball-Reference.com, meaning he has a 96.1% chance
of being elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame, currently
the 45th highest probability among all-time NBA players who
have played at least 400 games. |
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Other Information |
Won a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics as a member of
Dream Team III
Has two sisters: Sonya and Ashley
Has two tattoos: One is his initials "KG"; the other is an
arm and basketball with the words "Blood, Sweat, and Tears"
Minnesota Timberwolves all-time points leader (11,877),
steals leader (848), rebounding leader (6,354), assists
leader (2,650) and blocked shots leader (1,053).
He is engaged to his long-time girlfriend Brandi Padilla,
the sister-in-law of Jimmy Jam.
Was named the NBA's MVP for 2003-2004 season.
8-time NBA All-Star |
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