As we look back on Kevin Garnett's illustrious NBA career, where does it put him in terms of all-time rank. How does he stack up against other greats? read more
The players I would rank ahead of Garnett are Russell, Bird, Hondo, Cousy and McHale. Garnett might rank as the 6th greatest Celtic. But there would be a lot of argument. Garnett is slightly better career-wise than McHale, although McHale has a longer history with Boston. It is not easy to compare Garnett with great players at other positions. read more
Kevin Maurice Garnett (born May 19, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player who played for 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played the power forward and center positions. read more
I'd rank Garnett somewhere on the tier after this with Dennis Johnson and Paul Pierce. If the Celtics win another championship, Garnett moves past Cowens and into McHale-Parish territory; Pierce is aging but he'd also move alongside Cowens. read more
Also achieved by Dave Cowens (Boston Celtics, 1977–78), Scottie Pippen (Chicago Bulls, 1994–95), and LeBron James (Cleveland Cavaliers, 2008–09) Fourth player in NBA history to win Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year during his career. Garnett won MVP in 2003–04 and Defensive Player of the Year in 2007–08. read more
The timberwolves had garnett for 12 years (prior to his return) and they made the playoffs 8 times. They've never ever made the playoffs without him. He had one of the highest peaks (arguably the highest) of any power forward in history. read more