KG Considering Retiring

[RRR3]

http://www.nba.com/2016/news/features/steve_aschburner/07/15/wolves-kevin-garnett-next-on-the-retirement-clock/index.html?ls=nbahpfull4

[Terahite]

Big 3 retirement party :bowdown: :bowdown:

[Spurs5Rings2014]

it's a Big 3 retirement party :bowdown: :bowdown:

:cheers:

[jbryan1984]

He needs to, its time. Probably Pierce too.

[Terahite]

He needs to, its time. Probably Pierce too.

:coleman: :coleman:

[Pointguard]

Pretty much clears who getting inducted into the HOF in a few years from now. Three guys that played their hearts out, and did so fearlessly.

[plowking]

Good.

He is one of the few players that are annoying to watch.

[ArbitraryWater]

Should have three years ago

[Young X]

GOAT Power Forward

[Spurs5Rings2014]

GOAT Power Forward

:biggums:

[Young X]

^ Facts :applause:

[ArbitraryWater]

GOAT Power Forward

that would be a headache.. imagine that. GOAT of a position a notorious playoff underachiever

[kentatm]

GOAT Power Forward

https://m.popkey.co/665ed9/gKqNY.gif

[Jasper]

he has at least 5 more years in the tank

[Mr Feeny]

21 years of basketball so far. Insane.

I wonder what the most seasons played is, ever? Kg should stay 1 more and make it 22.

[greatest-ever]

21 years of basketball so far. Insane.

I wonder what the most seasons played is, ever? Kg should stay 1 more and make it 22.
To my knowledge, 21 is the most ever.

[ArbitraryWater]

To my knowledge, 21 is the most ever.

KG has played 21 seasons, which is a tied best with Parish, and some other Willis guy... Kevin Willis?

Not sure... if hed step one second on a court next year, he'd have the most ever.

[wally_world]

couple more seasons to beat Kevin Willis, and about 2 more decades to beat Mutumbo

[Wally450]

Dude's just being a coach getting a players contract. He should just retire and become an assistant coach.

[nathanjizzle]

kg hasnt been relevant for a long time. he won an mvp in 04 and a championship in 08. its 2016, kobe, duncan are both retired. he should soon if not now.

[CakeorDeath]

21 years of basketball so far. Insane.

I wonder what the most seasons played is, ever? Kg should stay 1 more and make it 22.

Article mentions this. KG is tied with Robert Parish and Kevin Willis for most NBA seasons all time. If he plays next season, he has the record to himself.

[bizil]

Pretty much clears who getting inducted into the HOF in a few years from now. Three guys that played their hearts out, and did so fearlessly.

I agree! Kobe, Duncan, and KG getting inducted at the same time would be EPIC!! I could be wrong, but that might be the most prestigious group of NBA players to EVER enter at the same time. I know MJ's class was damn good too though.

[bizil]

I wonder if KG's versatility at 7'0 may have backfired on him in a sense. And not give him the longevity guys that Duncan and Kobe had being great players. KG did SO DAMN MUCH at his size that other 7'0 footers were never asked to do. He put 24 points, 13-14 rebounds, and 5-6 dimes a night in his peak years.

BUT from there he defended big swingmen, played a lot at SF early in his career, and played a ton in terms of being a point forward. There wasn't a PF like him before or after him in terms of his overall skillset at 7'0 tall. But I think his body eventually suffered the wear and tear of that epic versatility.

[RRR3]

I wonder if KG's versatility at 7'0 may have backfired on him in a sense. And not give him the longevity guys that Duncan and Kobe had being great players. KG did SO DAMN MUCH at his size that other 7'0 footers were never asked to do. He put 24 points, 13-14 rebounds, and 5-6 dimes a night in his peak years.

BUT from there he defended big swingmen, played a lot at SF early in his career, and played a ton in terms of being a point forward. There wasn't a PF like him before or after him in terms of his overall skillset at 7'0 tall. But I think his body eventually suffered the wear and tear of that epic versatility.
KG had very good longevity, he just had a huge and very noticeable drop off after leaving Boston. He was an all-star in his sophomore season, and a superstar for quite a while, including arguably being the best player in the league at certain points. IDK tho I didn't watch prime KG for real.

[bizil]

KG had very good longevity, he just had a huge and very noticeable drop off after leaving Boston. He was an all-star in his sophomore season, and a superstar for quite a while, including arguably being the best player in the league at certain points. IDK tho I didn't watch prime KG for real.

KG had very good longevity. BUT it wasn't on the level of guys like MJ, Kobe, Duncan, Kareem, Malone, etc. Those guys were still among the best in the world in their mid 30's. KG was DONE being among the best in the world at 32 or 33 years of age. He was still an All Star, but not on the level of Duncan and Dirk anymore.

That serious knee injury during his Boston days took away some elements in what made him unique among 7 footers. And that was his freakish athletic ability. And the ability to defend three or four different positions if he had to. He was NEVER a post anchor like Duncan.

[Pointguard]

I wonder if KG's versatility at 7'0 may have backfired on him in a sense. And not give him the longevity guys that Duncan and Kobe had being great players. KG did SO DAMN MUCH at his size that other 7'0 footers were never asked to do. He put 24 points, 13-14 rebounds, and 5-6 dimes a night in his peak years.

BUT from there he defended big swingmen, played a lot at SF early in his career, and played a ton in terms of being a point forward. There wasn't a PF like him before or after him in terms of his overall skillset at 7'0 tall. But I think his body eventually suffered the wear and tear of that epic versatility.
I never saw a big man play with great intensity every possession for like 9 straight years. His intensity and passion was crazy with probably only Jordan in the same breath. Along with his great versatility he was a very smart player. Tall intense players are extremely rare in the NBA so I didn't expect longevity. Nor did he have coaches that preserved him or that provided a lot of structure, but he didn't really know how to tone it down anyway.

[jbryan1984]

Kevin Willis was almost 45 years old when he played his last game. Mutombo was 25 when he started, had a lot less mileage is why he lasted so long. By the time Garnett was 25, he was in his 7th season.

[FireDavidKahn]

Rather him play and be the first player ever to play 22 seasons.

[FireDavidKahn]

I wonder if KG's versatility at 7'0 may have backfired on him in a sense. And not give him the longevity guys that Duncan and Kobe had being great players. KG did SO DAMN MUCH at his size that other 7'0 footers were never asked to do. He put 24 points, 13-14 rebounds, and 5-6 dimes a night in his peak years.

BUT from there he defended big swingmen, played a lot at SF early in his career, and played a ton in terms of being a point forward. There wasn't a PF like him before or after him in terms of his overall skillset at 7'0 tall. But I think his body eventually suffered the wear and tear of that epic versatility.
Now, just realize he put up those numbers with GOAT level defense.

Garnett's 03-04 season has to be a top 5 GOAT season ever for a big man.

[bizil]

I never saw a big man play with great intensity every possession for like 9 straight years. His intensity and passion was crazy with probably only Jordan in the same breath. Along with his great versatility he was a very smart player. Tall intense players are extremely rare in the NBA so I didn't expect longevity. Nor did he have coaches that preserved him or that provided a lot of structure, but he didn't really know how to tone it down anyway.

Well said! At KG's size, NO OTHER player in NBA history was asked to do as much at 7 ft tall. U could make a case that Bron and KG are the most versatile players in NBA history. I come to that conclusion because of their numbers, offensive versatility, and defensive versatility.

But the DIFFERENCE with KG was he was 7 foot. AND consistently leading the league in rebounds. He was asked to play BIG AND SMALL more than any big man in NBA history. It required a certain intensity and energy level to pull it off as long as KG had.

So it's UNDERSTANDABLE that KG became more of a pure big man in his later years. AS OPPOSED to being a versatile marvel who could do ANYTHING on a basketball court. And as u stated, he didn't have FILTER in terms of toning it down. Most of his time in Minny, he didn't have teams equipped to win rings. Googs and Starbury weren't there long enough. Later on, Cassell, Spree, and Wally weren't together with KG long enough.

[sportjames23]

Big 3 retirement party :bowdown: :bowdown:

:pimp:

[Smoke117]

He's already been effectively retired as far as impact for the last couple of years...so it's not really that big of deal...it is nice to see a player actually accept father time and not embarrass himself by shooting himself out of the league like some other legend did...

[raprap]

He should. If he wants to be a veteran presence for the wolves he should just be part of the coaching staff or something.

[IllegalD]

He's already been effectively retired as far as impact for the last couple of years...so it's not really that big of deal...it is nice to see a player actually accept father time and not embarrass himself by shooting himself out of the league like some other legend did...


What an insecure b*tch you are.

But I laughed at your comment because it's obvious you are seething over losing your greatest franchise player and getting to see him retire in another jersey.

:yaohappy: :lebroncry: :hammertime:

[Smoke117]

What an insecure b*tch you are.

But I laughed at your comment because it's obvious you are seething over losing your greatest franchise player and getting to see him retire in another jersey.

:yaohappy: :lebroncry: :hammertime:


I don't recall Kevin Garnett ever being Heat or Sonics player, but okay...Or are you talking about Wade? Because if you are...I have no hard feelings about him leaving...he had to do what he had to do.

[Cap'n Obvious]

Well, he is no longer in 2004 form.

[MintBerryCrunch]

He needs to, he was garbage last season.

[OnFire]

I thought this was going to be one of those posts replied to from 3 years ago.

[Pointguard]

Garnett was mentoring last year taking KAT under his wings. He was thinking of doing the same with Thibes. Which is still good for the team because they have great defensive pieces.

[greatest-ever]

It's weird to see some questioning Kg's longevity of all things in this thread. I see no reason why Kobe supposedly has better longevity.

[bizil]

It's weird to see some questioning Kg's longevity of all things in this thread. I see no reason why Kobe supposedly has better longevity.

KG had very good longevity no doubt. His longevity wasn't being questioned. BUT at the same time, KG was done being a great player in his early 30's. KG hasn't averaged double figures since 2013. Since his serious knee injury at 32 years of age in 2009, he only played in at least 70 games ONLY ONCE!! I was just wondering if KG's versatility may have played a role in his decline at 32 years of age.

After that injury, he was no longer superstar caliber and one of the top two PF's in the world. Duncan and Dirk were still All Star caliber players through their mid 30's and into their late 30's. And even in the case of Kobe, he didn't fall AS BAD as KG did. Kobe put up 27 points a night at 34 years of age.

[Pointguard]

KG had very good longevity no doubt. His longevity wasn't being questioned. BUT at the same time, KG was done being a great player in his early 30's. KG hasn't averaged double figures since 2013. Since his serious knee injury at 32 years of age in 2009, he only played in at least 70 games ONLY ONCE!! I was just wondering if KG's versatility may have played a role in his decline at 32 years of age.

After that injury, he was no longer superstar caliber and one of the top two PF's in the world. Duncan and Dirk were still All Star caliber players through their mid 30's and into their late 30's. And even in the case of Kobe, he didn't fall AS BAD as KG did. Kobe put up 27 points a night at 34 years of age.
It was his intensity Bizil. No modern day big man played both sides of the ball like that. YouTube KG and there are about 7 or 8 videos about his intensity. If you saw him live it was like seeing his passion come out in his sweat. He was blood, sweat and tears. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-506_9d14E I think people forgot about it because he played his last 5 years like a regular player. The only superstar that was also the enforcer on his team as well. Ironically, he also won best interview award a couple of times as well.

[JellyBean]

As a KG fan, I am cool with KG hanging up the sneakers now. He helped to put Minnesota Timberwolves basketball on the map from 1995-2006. He has had a great career and nothing wrong with walking away now. :bowdown: KG

[bizil]

It was his intensity Bizil. No modern day big man played both sides of the ball like that. YouTube KG and there are about 7 or 8 videos about his intensity. If you saw him live it was like seeing his passion come out in his sweat. He was blood, sweat and tears. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-506_9d14E I think people forgot about it because he played his last 5 years like a regular player. The only superstar that was also the enforcer on his team as well. Ironically, he also won best interview award a couple of times as well.

I agree! KG's intensity was EPIC!! His motor among 7 footers is unmatched in my opinion. Due to his motor and intensity, it makes total sense why he suffered that serious injury at 32. Even when he came back, it wasn't the same KG. He was still intense mentally BUT didn't have the world class motor he used to have to back it up.

[Pointguard]

I agree! KG's intensity was EPIC!! His motor among 7 footers is unmatched in my opinion. Due to his motor and intensity, it makes total sense why he suffered that serious injury at 32. Even when he came back, it wasn't the same KG. He was still intense mentally BUT didn't have the world class motor he used to have to back it up.
true!!!'

[RoundMoundOfReb]

#2 GOAT PF in my book.

[sportjames23]

#2 GOAT PF in my book.


After Barkley? I agree.