Kevin Garnett came into the NBA straight from high school and enjoyed a long career that lasted for 20 years. In the process, he became one of the best power forwards of all time. And while his accomplishments are amazing, his career was bookended with two other teams making history.
As a rookie playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1995-96 season, Garnett played against the 72-10 Chicago Bulls. They were the winningest team in history, and are still considered by many to be the best team ever. Kevin Garnett faced off as a rookie against Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, and Dennis Rodman that year.
After a long career, Kevin Garnett returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a final year in the 2015-16 season. It was a swan song of a season for him, and he only played 38 games. But he ended up playing against the 73-9 Golden State Warriors, who broke the record for most wins in the regular season.
CRAZY but true: Kevin Garnett is the only player to face both the 72-10 Bulls and the 73-9 Warriors. 🤯
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Kevin Garnett became a champion himself eventually, winning his ring with the Boston Celtics. Although he might be able to say which team was greater, which is a big question, he had bigger things to focus on. He was never on a team that dominated like the Bulls or the Warriors but barring Stephen Curry and Michael Jordan, he enjoyed a better career than any of the other stars on those teams individually.
Kevin Garnett Had No Regrets About His Career
Having been privy to serious success like this to start and end his career, one could suspect that Kevin Garnett wishes he’d have done more. And even if KG’s competitive nature meant he would have liked to win more rings, he ended his career without many regrets. He spoke about how he felt about his time in the league.
“I’m just trying to soak it up, being honest, I’m trying to be very humble. I don’t know. I’m just it’s all a shock to me, you know what I mean? When kids come up to me and they express their appreciation for different things. I don’t really know what to say other than, ‘Thank you,’” Garnett said. “I just stayed true to what I was and who I was. It was the easiest thing to do. I didn’t want to be something I wasn’t.”
Kevin Garnett lost to both the Golden State Warriors and the Chicago Bulls when he played them during those historic seasons. But the mark he left behind in the game is something that goes beyond wins and losses. And the fact that he was the only player to face both teams is a testament to his longevity and greatness.
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