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Kevin Garnett celebrates after winning the 2008 NBA championship with the Celtics.

Paul Pierce and Kendrick Perkins recall having different reactions to Kevin the Garnett trade

Kevin Garnett and Adam Sandler team up to produce new series based on '80s 'shoplifting crew'

The Celtics will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 5 next season.

Jaylen Brown recalls Kevin Garnett’s expletive-filled motivational voicemails

Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett in 2012.

Members of the 2008 Celtics still maintain an active group text April 22, 2020 | 4:32 PM

Kevin Garnett is introduced as a member of the Boston Celtics in the summer of 2007.

Kevin Garnett said he wishes he'd come to Boston sooner in his career April 8, 2020 | 9:21 AM

Kevin Garnett is officially heading to the Hall of Fame.

BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME

What Kevin Garnett said after he was elected into the Hall of Fame April 4, 2020 | 1:06 PM

and will be inducted into the Baketball Hall of Fame.

Basketball Hall of Fame

Kevin Garnett, Kobe Bryant will reportedly be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame April 3, 2020 | 7:44 PM

Paul Pierce, Ray Allen, and Kevin Garnett won a championship with the Celtics in 2008.

Doc Rivers hopes Ray Allen is there when the Celtics retire Kevin Garnett's jersey February 23, 2020 | 9:04 AM

Kevin Garnett, a finalist for the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, speaks during a ceremony announcing the finalists at the United Center on Friday in Chicago.

What an emotional Kevin Garnett said after he was named a Hall of Fame finalist February 15, 2020 | 9:28 AM

and will be inducted into the Baketball Hall of Fame.

Kobe Bryant, Kevin Garnett headline finalists for Basketball Hall of Fame February 14, 2020 | 7:54 PM

The Celtics will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 5 next season.

Sports Q: Should the Celtics retire Kevin Garnett's number? February 14, 2020 | 7:34 PM

Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett in 2012.

Doc Rivers explained why Kevin Garnett was such a unique Celtics superstar February 14, 2020 | 9:55 AM

Celtics Marcus Smart is fouled by Clippers Marcus Morris Sr in the 1st quarter.

What Marcus Smart said about Kevin Garnett's surprise jersey retirement announcement February 14, 2020 | 7:04 AM

Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen in Game Seven of the 2012 NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

Kevin Garnett explains why the Celtics weren't intimidated by LeBron James December 18, 2019 | 5:48 PM

Adam Sandler, Kevin Garnett, and Jimmy Kimmel.

Adam Sandler on shooting hoops with Kevin Garnett, getting punched in the face for 'Uncut Gems' December 18, 2019 | 4:08 PM

Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett in 2012.

Doc Rivers compared a member of the 2008 Celtics to Tom Brady August 27, 2019 | 3:38 PM

China's Yao Ming talks to the press after the preliminary round group A basketball match of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games against Germany at the Olympic basketball Arena in Beijing on August 16, 2008. China won 59 to 55. AFP PHOTO ANTONIO SCORZA (Photo credit should read ANTONIO SCORZA/AFP/Getty Images)

Kevin Garnett says there was a $1 million dunk 'bounty' on Yao Ming in 2000 February 19, 2019 | 5:39 PM

5-3-11 Miami, FL: The Celtics Kevin Garnett steals the ball from Miami's Chris Bosh, first half action. The Boston Celtics visited the Miami Heat in Game Two of the NBA Eastern Conference Semi-Finals at American Airlines Arena. (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis) section:sports slug:unknown

'I was up just late at night like, 'What is that supposed to mean?'' February 12, 2019 | 11:20 AM

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Kevin Garnett sues accountant over $77 million lost to wealth manager September 6, 2018 | 8:54 PM

BOSTON, MA - FEBRUARY 11: Former Boston Celtics player Kevin Garnett looks on during a game between the Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers at TD Garden on February 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. Paul Pierce's jersey will be retired following the game. 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 Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Kevin Garnett's hoodie appears to defy the laws of physics February 13, 2018 | 12:11 PM

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Kevin Garnett has a surprising candidate for the future MVP of the NBA November 21, 2017 | 5:17 PM

Kevin Garnett only played for the Celtics for five years, but they were among the more memorable in team history. Garnett's arrival completed the second Big 3 and led to a championship and another Finals berth two seasons later.

Here’s a story about how Kevin Garnett improved his defense after studying Beyoncé February 22, 2017 | 2:14 PM

The Celtics assembled a new “Big Three’’ with Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen, and won the 2008 NBA Finals over the Lakers in 6 games.

Kevin Garnett explained the magic of the '08 Celtics to Kevin McHale February 22, 2017 | 12:34 PM

Jan 19, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) celebrates with forward Tayshaun Prince (12) during the second quarter of a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

T-wolves owner believes Garnett will play another season April 8, 2016 | 8:40 AM

11/20112: Boston, MA: The Celtics Kevin Garnett (5) walks off the court after the final horm sounded in the Spurs victory, as teamate Paul Pierce touches hands with San Antonio's Danny Green (4,left). The Boston Celtics hosted the San Antonio Spurs in a regular season NBA game at the TD Garden. section: sports topic: Spurs-Celtics (Globe Staff Photo/Jim Davis)

4 former Celtics are on this list of most hated NBA players April 7, 2016 | 9:16 AM

One of Smart's five missed threes from the Boston's 107 -96 win over the Magic at TD Garden

Marcus Smart is having the worst 3-point shooting season in NBA history March 28, 2016 | 11:32 AM

Celtics starters cheer on the bench during the final moments of a victory over the Grizzlies.

The most optimistic but realistic possibilities for the Celtics March 10, 2016 | 6:30 AM

The Celtics came close to completing the comeback against the Wolves on Monday, but fell a buzzer beater short, 122-124.

Would you rather: Celtics or Wolves? February 25, 2016 | 9:46 AM

Kevin Garnett reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game.

Kevin Garnett still gets angry discussing Celtics’ 2010 NBA Finals loss February 24, 2016 | 9:51 AM

Kevin Garnett caught up with Celtics broadcaster Cedric Maxwell before the game.

This Kevin Garnett fist bump represents everything about him and Boston December 22, 2015 | 1:31 PM

Kevin Garnett acknowledges the Boston crowd during a timeout in the second half.

Celtics fans gave Kevin Garnett the most appropriate tribute Monday night December 22, 2015 | 8:41 AM

Danny Amendola returns a punt as Tre McBride attempts to tackle him.

Amendola reportedly won’t miss playoffs with knee sprain December 22, 2015 | 8:09 AM

Watch Kevin Garnett turn back the clock to posterize Blake Griffin December 7, 2015 | 10:28 PM