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Kevin Garnett • F
Ht/Wt:6'11", 240 lbs.
Born:May 19, 1976 (47 yrs) in Greenville, SC
From:Farragut Academy (Chicago, Ill.)
Experience:21 years
Drafted:Drafted by Minnesota in 1995 (1/5).
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Scouting Report
A uniquely intense competitor who never stopped working on or off the court. One of the NBA's greatest-ever defenders and rebounders, yet he also had the offensive skills of a star guard. His amazing mix of quickness and length let him play shutdown 'D' against all five positions. A leader, mentor, and champion. On offense he sometimes deferred to his teammates too much, and as his career wound down he became more of a defensively-focused player. Sometimes his trademark intensity boiled over into questionable on-court behavior.
Long Range Potential: Unique, all-time great two-way post player; future Hall-of-Famer.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NBA Member of NBA Championship Team 2007-08
NBA Maurice Podoloff Trophy 2003-04
NBA Defensive Player of the Year 2007-08
NBA J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award 2005-06
NBA Sportsmanship Award (Midwest Division) 1998-99
NBA All-NBA First Team 2007-08, 2003-04, 2002-03, 1999-00
NBA All-NBA Second Team 2004-05, 2001-02, 2000-01
NBA All-NBA Third Team 2006-07, 1998-99
NBA All-Rookie Second Team 1995-96
NBA All-Defensive First Team 2010-11, 2008-09, 2007-08, 2004-05, 2003-04, 2002-03, 2001-02, 2000-01, 1999-00
NBA All-Defensive Second Team 2011-12, 2006-07, 2005-06
NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player 2002-03
NBA Played in the All-Star Game 2012-13, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09, 2007-08 (Injured), 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05, 2003-04, 2002-03, 2001-02, 2000-01, 1999-00, 1997-98, 1996-97
Olympics Member of the gold-winning U.S. Olympic Team 2000
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