Kevin Garnett’s passion for the game of basketball has never been in question, and on a recent episode of his KG Certified show, the Hall of Famer delivered a raw, powerful statement about how fans and analysts are failing to fully appreciate today’s NBA. His message wasn’t just about recognizing greatness—it was about shifting the perspective from nostalgia to celebration.
“We’ve been taught to see the game through this lens and there’s a new lens up. We keep looking through it the way. LeBron James, 40 years old. He banged on a n***a. He banged on a n***a at 40. We can’t say that s**t wasn’t dope. F**k outta here. Get the f**k out of here. Are you f**king serious?”
“That n***a banged on a n***a at 40. And guess what we did? LeBron James with another dunk and we went on to another s**t. That’s cause a n***a who ain’t played at 40, who ain’t 40, ain’t never felt 40, ain’t never dunked on a n***a at 40. Bro, get the f**k out of here, man.”
“Man, we gotta do a better job of looking through this new lens and glorifying the game, bro. On my mama, man. On everything I love. We gotta do a better job of looking through this lens. F**k all that s**t.”
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Garnett’s frustration was palpable as he underscored how remarkable that moment truly was. For a player to achieve such a feat at 40 years old, in his 22nd NBA season, should be celebrated as historic. Instead, it was dismissed as routine.
Garnett’s comments seemed to take aim at the persistent criticism of today’s NBA, particularly from figures like Charles Barkley on Inside the NBA, where LeBron’s incredible dunk was brushed aside.
The constant comparisons to the “old game,” with its perceived toughness and higher level of competition, have fueled a narrative that modern basketball is somehow lesser. Garnett called out this bias, urging fans and analysts alike to ‘look through this new lens’ and appreciate what today’s athletes are achieving.
One of Garnett’s key points was the unique skill sets being displayed in today’s NBA. He described seeing players execute moves that weren’t even imagined in previous eras. He stressed that these moments of innovation and artistry deserve recognition, rather than being dismissed as inferior to what came before.
While acknowledging the shifts in the game—higher scores, more three-point shooting, and fewer physical confrontations—Garnett argued that these changes have brought their own form of beauty. He pointed to recent games, such as a clash between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, as examples of today’s NBA played at the highest level with extraordinary competitiveness.
These moments, Garnett insisted, are a testament to the evolution of the game and the incredible skill of today’s players. Instead of yearning for the past, he urged fans to embrace the present.
Garnett’s message is clear: the old NBA isn’t coming back, and that’s okay. The game has evolved, and so must the way we view it. It’s time to stop comparing eras and start appreciating the greatness unfolding right now. Whether it’s LeBron James defying Father Time or young stars redefining what’s possible on the court, today’s NBA deserves to be celebrated, not criticized. As Garnett put it, “We gotta do a better job of looking through this lens.”
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