Kevin Garnett Hall of Fame NBA

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Kevin Garnett

Inducted:
2020

Kevin Garnett Hall of Fame

Player Stats:

6 ft 11 in (2.11 m)
240 lb (109 kg)

Born:
May 19, 1976
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.

Position:
Power forward

College:
Mauldin (Mauldin, South Carolina)
Farragut Academy (Chicago, Illinois)

Kevin Garnett brought intensity, versatility, and raw emotion to the game like no other. Jumping straight from high school to the NBA in 1995, he transformed the power forward position with his unique mix of size, agility, and two-way dominance. Garnett played 21 seasons, spending most of his prime with the Minnesota Timberwolves and later winning an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.

He was a relentless defender, elite rebounder, and fiery leader — finishing his career with over 26,000 points, 14,000 rebounds, and 5,000 assists. Garnett was named NBA MVP in 2004 and made 15 All-Star appearances. He gave everything on the court, known for his talk, tenacity, and team-first mentality. Inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020, Garnett’s presence, passion, and production made him one of the fiercest competitors the league has ever seen.

Garnett's Awards & Records:

  • NBA Champion (2008 – Boston Celtics)
  • NBA Most Valuable Player (2004)
  • 15× NBA All-Star (1997–2011, 2013)
  • 12× NBA All-Defensive Team (9 First Team, 3 Second Team)
  • 9× All-NBA Team (4 First Team)
  • NBA Defensive Player of the Year (2008)
  • NBA All-Star Game MVP (2003)
  • Named to NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team

NBA Records

  • Only player in NBA history with 25,000+ points, 10,000+ rebounds, 5,000+ assists, 1,500+ steals, and 1,500+ blocks
  • Youngest player to debut in the NBA (at the time) – Age 19 years, 11 months (1995)
  • 9× NBA All-Defensive First Team – tied for the most all time
  • Leads all players in defensive rebounds (NBA since 1973) – 11,453
  • Most consecutive seasons averaging at least 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists – 6 (1999–2005)
  • Led the NBA in total rebounds for 4 consecutive seasons (2004–2007)
  • One of only 5 players to win NBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year in a career
  • Ranks in the top 10 all-time for career defensive win shares

      Career Teams:

      Minnesota Timberwolves 1995–2007
      Boston Celtics 2007–2013
      Brooklyn Nets 2013–2015
      Minnesota Timberwolves 2015–2016

      NBA Draft:
      1995: 1st round, 5th overall pick
      Minnesota Timberwolves

      Number Worn:
      21, 5, 2

      Career Stats:

      Seasons:
      21 (1995–2016)
      Games Played:
      1,462
      Points:
      26,071
      Rebounds:
      14,662
      Assists:
      5,445
      Steals:
      1,859
      Blocks:
      2,037
      Field Goal %:
      49.7%
      Career Averages:
      17.8 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 3.7 APG