[6] Assisted by sharpshooting rookie forward Wally Szczerbiak and steady veteran Terrell Brandon, the Wolves posted a franchise-best 5032 record, but succumbed in the first round to the Portland Trail Blazers 31. [110], His nicknames include "The Big Ticket", "KG", "The Kid", and formerly "The Franchise" (after being known as the Minnesota Timberwolves' franchise player). Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Rasheed Wallace actually has a longer wingspan with 76, He cant jump the way he used to but his length makes up for it. In reaching the milestone, Garnett also joined Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Karl Malone as the only players to reach 25,000 points, 14,000 rebounds, and 5,000 assists. He played for 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and was named to 15 All-Star Games (winning the All-Star MVP award in 2003) during his NBA career. Garnett did not immediately leap to stardom as later prep-to-pro prospects such as Amar'e Stoudemire, LeBron James and Dwight Howard would, but he did have a very respectable rookie year. On December 30, 2010, Garnett injured his right knee after he tried to dunk. For example, Greg Oden stands at 70 with a 74 wingspan, making for a 4 differential that comes in at 4.8 percent greater than his body, which is average by our scale. The name came from what he called his close group of friends from Beechwood Court in Mauldin, South Carolina. rebound leader", "Will the Timberwolves' Kevin Garnett play again? Anthony Davis and Kevin Garnett, similar talents, different choices Kevin Durant Drafted #2 in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Sonics RCSI: 2 ( 2006 ) Height: 6'10" (208 cm) Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg) Position: SF/PF High School: Montrose Christian School (Maryland) Hometown: Washington, DC AAU: DC Blue Devils College: Texas Current Team: Nets Win - Loss: 9 - 10 Articles The Top Ten Performers at the 2016 Olympic Games Garnett's scouting report at the peak of his powers reveals him to be one of the most versatile and complete players of all time. KG is known as one of the best power forwards inbasketball. In part of the work, Garnett describes his successive involvement with various sneaker manufacturers. [38], The trade for Garnett had many experts speculating that the Celtics would have a resurgence during the 200708 season. Kevin Maurice Garnett (/rnt/ gar-NET; born May 19, 1976) is an American former professional basketball player who played for 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). When they mention length, they are not talking about a players height, but more so his wingspan. ", "Garnett says 'farewell' to the NBA after 21 seasons", "Kevin Garnett wants to return for a 22nd NBA season, but told T-Wolves owner 'I don't know if I can', "Kevin Garnett is headed to TNT's 'Inside the NBA', "Kevin Garnett brings 'Area 21' to NBA on TNT with the cuss button", "Clippers hire Kevin Garnett as team consultant", "Kevin Garnett says Thon Maker has 'a chance to be special', "How Kevin Garnett Landed in 'Uncut Gems', "Kevin Garnett starring in 'Uncut Gems,' movie where Adam Sandler plays jewelry dealer who makes bad Boston Celtics bets", "Are You Ready for Kevin Garnett, the Actor? [47] On April 22, Garnett was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 200708 season. Due to the wedding, Garnett did not take part in the Athens Olympic Games. Brandi Padilla - Kevin got married to his longtime girlfriend Brandi Padilla in a private ceremony in California in July 2004. He then went to McClancy High School and after he met acoach from Chicagos Farragut Academy High School at a basketball camp, Garnett and his mother moved to the city of Chicago so he could transfer to the Academy for his senior years. KG has appeared in TV commercials for Nike, G2 sports drink, Beats By Dre (2013), NBA 2K9 (2009), Gatorade, AND 1, and Adidas. In high school, Garnett was a 1995 McDonald's All-American at Farragut Career Academy and won a national player of the year award. The ball is generally going towards one spot on each possession (around the basket), however, steals come at more random locations during possessions. Kevin Garnett was drafted by Minnesota Timberwolves, 1st round (5th pick, 5th overall), 1995 NBA Draft. Javascript is required for the selection of a player. Six NBA players whose listed heights could drastically drop when league Take a look at the great defenders in the NBA, and the one common thread you will find in all of them is an impressive wingspan. 12 years, 10 months ago. Garnett has achieved two gold medals with the National basketball team of the US, one at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, and one at the 1999 FIBA Americas Championship in San Juan. Beijing ICP prepared NO.16065310-3, 'Seriously, how tall are you?' The magic number for a freakish wingspan right now is 8.4 percent of differential between arm length and height. Copyright 2018 CGTN. Garnett received 2,399,148 votes, the sixth highest total in NBA All-Star balloting history. He also does weightlifting training that includes different types of exercises for his lower and upper body strength. He was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 200708. Howard has used that wingspan to become an elite rebounder and shot blocker. KG wants to do what no one else does, he wants to be different, thats why he gets up every morning at 5 a.m. and runs 3 miles on the beach. Here's a list of other possible "suspects. Then you have a player like Dwyane Wade who is 65, but has a wingspan of 610. Jonathan Bender might've been the first. [48][49] It was the only major award a Celtic player had not claimed since the franchise's foundation in 1946. However, the Heat were too strong in Games 6 and 7, defeating the Celtics 43. In both of those seasons, Garnett earned All-NBA Third Team honors. The difference of three centimeters won't change much for Williamson's career, thanks to the remarkable athleticism he has. In the 200304 season, things finally seemed to come together for Garnett. Garnett was drafted with the fifth overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and became the first player to be drafted directly out of high school since 1975. Biyombo has been playing center for Charlotte over the course of the past 3 years, and at 69, is one of the smaller centers in the league, but the wingspan more than makes up for the height deficiency. Rajon Rondo is currently one of the best point guards in the league. One of the very few to just stay with him. Garnett's next season was one of the best of his career, his 23.0 ppg / 13.4 rpg / 6.0 apg / 1.6 bpg / 1.4 spg season earning him his second All-NBA First Team nomination and second place in the MVP voting. In August 1997, Garnett and Fleisher turned down the Timberwolves' offer of a contract worth $102million over six years. He is officially listed at 6'10" tall, but many speculate that he is much taller than that. 0. Officially listed at 211cm by the NBA. home/away, monthly, etc More Kevin Garnett Basketball Reference pages. TIL that Kevin Durant and Dwight Howard are the same height (6'9 1976 To put that in perspective, number 10 is legendary Robert Parish and he put up only 300 more blocks than Bol in his career, but it took him 45,704 minutes. Kevin Garnett Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more | Basketball-Reference.com Kevin Garnett Kevin Maurice Garnett Twitter : KevinGarnett5KG (KG, The Big Ticket, The Kid) Position: Power Forward, Center, and Small Forward Shoots: Right 6-11 , 240lb (211cm, 108kg) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info Hall of Fame . In 2007, after 12 seasons with the Timberwolves, Garnett joined the Boston Celtics in a blockbuster trade. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Kevin Garnett is listed at 6'11", NO WAY he's only 6'11". Kevin Garnett NBA 2K23 Rating (All-Time Minnesota Timberwolves) Tayshaun Prince broke out in the Detroit Pistons championship run of 2004. Durant is a prime example that elite length, when combined with elite skills, make a truly special player. Sprewell turned down a three-year, $21million extension, and the Wolves wary of his injuries and age, traded Cassell for the much less effective Marko Jari, and the team's record for 200506 fell to 3349. /VCG Photo. In the elite wingspan tier beneath freakish (the next 15 percent of players with a differential of 6.4-8.39 percent), only six of 61 players have ever made an all-star team to date. [79], On February 19, 2015, Garnett agreed to waive his no-trade clause in order to be traded back to Minnesota in exchange for Thaddeus Young. /VCG Photo. Jason Maxiell was drafted by the Detroit Pistons in the 1st round of the 2005 draft. In 2015, Garnett was traded back to Minnesota. When he stood by DeMarcus Cousins and DeAndre Jordan, both of whom have been confirmed as at least 2.11 meters tall, Durant actually seemed a bit taller. DraftExpress - Bismack Biyombo DraftExpress Profile: Stats, Comparisons His elite wingspan has allowed him to dominant the game over the last 10 years, and he has carved himself out a Hall of Fame worthy career. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about power forward Kevin Garnett on ESPN. Garnett said the process of filming "felt special, but you didn't know it. Above Average:LaMarcus Aldridge(6.20 percent), Danny Granger (5.85 percent), Carmelo Anthony (5.36 percent), Russell Westbrook (5.33 percent), LeBron James (5.04 percent). An elite wingspan is considered as a measurement that is 6.5% greater than the players height. ", Kevin Durant #5 and DeAndre Jordan #6 of Team USA walk together in the game against Serbia at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, August 12, 2016. One of those things was being a relentless defender. Elton is an incredibly skilled big man with excellent post moves, a big body with a knack for boarding up and he does a solid job as a post defender with help from his length. However, therein lies the problem, as some players do not have a consensus wingspan. Rajon Rondo only stands 61, but has a wingspan that stretches to 69. In the 200001 NBA season, Garnett led the Wolves to a 4735 record and made the All-NBA Second Team, but again, the Wolves did not survive the first round of the playoffs, losing to the Spurs 31. Garnett made an immediate impact with the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading them to eight consecutive playoff appearances. He measured a 7-7 wingspan (which would rank fifth longest in our expansive database) at the Nike Hoop Summit, despite standing just 6-7 without shoes. Kevin Garnett Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft Status and more The injury occurred on February 19, 2009 while attempting to go up for an alley-oop. NBA 2K22: Best Power Forward Builds - Sportskeeda Davis stands 610, and, at the 2012 pre-draft combine, was measured to have a 75 wing span. In the 200809 season, Garnett started all of the 57 games he was able to suit up for. Unlike the above-mentioned two players, this one has overstated his height. In Game 6 against the Cavaliers, Garnett recorded 22 points, 12 rebounds and 3 assists in the series-clinching win. Garnetts Wingspan - NBADraft.net In high school, Garnett played alongside Ronnie Fields, who also became a professional basketball player. Prince was never a skilled offensive player, but has been one of the best perimeter defenders of the last decade. Farragut Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois, Draft: There is no denying the greatness of Wilt Chamberlain and a superior length was a major reason he was unstoppable. Two weeks later at the Lakeshore Athletic Club, Fleisher ran a small tryout where Garnett dominated against older, more experienced competition. His net worth has been $120 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com. /VCG Photo. Here are some notable players and their respective percentages for each range outside of the freakish category: Elite:Rudy Gay (8.05 percent), Gilbert Arenas(7.67 percent), Kevin Durant (7.32 percent), Derrick Rose (6.88 percent), Dwight Howard (7.06 percent). Boston made the Eastern Conference Finals for the third time in five years, and faced another superstar trio in Chris Bosh, Dwyane Wade, and LeBron James of the Miami Heat. In past years, the Wolves had practically been a one-man show, but now, the Timberwolves had made two valuable acquisitions: highly talented but volatile swingman Latrell Sprewell and the seasoned two-time NBA champion Sam Cassell, who supplanted Troy Hudson at point guard. It seems every time he steps on a court he is a threat for a triple double, and a lot of that can attributed to his ridiculous wingspan. Wingspan: 7'3.5'' Alonzo Mourning: Height: 6'10'' with shoes Wingspan: 7'6.5'' Unfortunately, I was not able to find the wingspan measurements for the all-time greats such as Tim Duncan,. [33] The 7-for-1 deal constitutes the largest number of players traded for a single player in league history. He has seen his points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks and field goal percentage increase in each of his first three seasons in the league. His shotblocking prowess is also noted as he has led the league twice in this category, and has a career average of 2.2 blocks. [117], In February 2021, Simon & Schuster published Garnett's autobiography KG: A to Z: An Uncensored Encyclopedia of Life, Basketball, and Everything in Between, written with David Ritz. Kevin Garnett is famously 6'13". In his career, Wade also has 548 careers blocks in 547 games (1 block per game), the most for any NBA starting guard since 1973 when blocks became a recorded stat. Another notable player who insisted on being listed as shorter was Kevin Garnett. Rajon Rondo's length at the point guard position makes him a one of a kind player. [10] Garnett's mother never married his father, O'Lewis McCullough, with their relationship ending shortly after his birth. Garnett also made the first of his four All-NBA First Team appearances and came in second place in the MVP voting. Do you have a blog? Despite Garnett's play, the team logged the second-worst record since Garnett joined the franchise. That athleticism when combined with his physical attributes is going to reign terror over this league for many years, and it is going to be an utter joy to watch. They eliminated the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Orlando Magic to advance to face the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2010 NBA Finals. That wingspan is the same size that the 7'5 Shawn Bradley had. The problem for Bol was his offensive game was non-existent. Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett bond after KG's election into HOF. On the opening night of the 2014 season, he went for 26 points, 17 boards, 3 steals, and 9 blocks. If Bol had any type of offensive game to merit him more minutes, he would have set the blocks record so high that it would have never been touched. [68][69], On August 20, 2021, the Celtics announced that they would retire Garnett's number 5 jersey on March 13, 2022, in a game against the Dallas Mavericks. Kevin Garnett's Height 6ft 11 (211.5 cm) American basketball Star. Garnett was not selected for the All-Star game for the first time in 11 years. With the standard set for what is freakish based on our measurement, eleven players met the criteria. [5] In 2013, Garnett was included in a second headline trade that sent him to the Brooklyn Nets with longtime Celtic Paul Pierce. [105][22][106] He met Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, the Grammy-winning record producers for Janet Jackson and Boyz II Men, early in his career in Minnesota and considers them as mentors. Howard makes up for his height with an elite wingspan that measures 75. T. . He has 7'4 wingspan from what I know. [1] As of 2020, he is one of five NBA players to have won both the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award. I was a neutral guy, anyway. He didnt play organized basketball until high school. In his first three years of high school, Garnett attended Mauldin High School in Mauldin, South Carolina, and played on the school's basketball team. You must be logged in to reply to this topic. Kevin Garnett was born on 19 May, 1976 in Greenville, South Carolina, United States, is an American basketball player. When you factor in the rest of his all around game, it is no surprise he is one of the NBAs 50 greatest players. Whether its a guard or a big man, wingspan can become an outright asset and compliment to a players game because of their ability to use this advantage well. Kevin Garnett's ethnicity is Black and his birth sign is Taurus. The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a 42 victory in the series. In 2013, he was again traded to Brooklyn Nets where he wore number 2. Three of the prospects on the freakish list (Bismack Biyombo,Kawhi LeonardandMarshon Brooks) were part of the2011 NBA Draft classand have yet to take the court. Elton Brand is entering his 16th year in the NBA this season with the Atlanta Hawks. [43][44][45] Garnett passed 20,000 points for his career, becoming the 32nd player in NBA history to reach the mark,[46] with a layup in the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies on March 8. Since the game is played on court in shoes, we chose this as our as preferred height measurement standard. That is a 12% increase in wingspan from his height. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 30, 7:30PM. Nicknamed The Claw, Leonard possess a hand spread that measures 11.25 inches, which is bigger than Wilt, Shaq or Bill Russell. The following top 15 will look at the most impressive wingspans in NBA history. His mother got married to Garnetts stepfather when he was twelve. [28][29][30][31] Garnett later confirmed that his preferred trade destinations were the Lakers, Celtics, and Suns. One such case is the legendary Jerry West. [95] In January 2017, Garnett joined the Los Angeles Clippers as a consultant. From a young age, KG could play all five positions and carry the ball through the half-court, which was very rare at that time. Defense 83. Yes, I'm aware that they aren't standing in a straight line (the East isn't, but the West is), but difference in distance isn't big enough to considerably impact the . Wingspan data is something that has only been recorded precisely over the last couple of decades. 8962 Views 3 Replies 4 Participants Last post by HoopsAvenue05, Jul 23, 2004. When Kawhi Leonard took home the NBA playoff MVP, he became the second youngest player to do so, as only Magic Johnson (who did it twice before the age of 23) did it younger. It is that length that has sustained Brands career. Boston made a deep run in the playoffs, going all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. To build this player on NBA 2K22, you need to max out Driving Dunk and Standing. The enormous size of Garnett's contract was considered, by numerous sports writers, a major cause of labor tensions between players and owners that led to a lockout which shortened the 199899 NBA season. This is a player who has shot 50% from the field, 40% from 3 point land, and 90% from the line. That's how all the rounding is done. 1 select of the 2019 NBA Draft, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, is officially recorded as 1.98 meters tall, though he was listed as 2.01 meters when he was playing for Duke. 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NBA 2K23: Best Power Forward Builds - Sportskeeda Durant is one of the 6 members of the 50-40-90 club. Ben Wallace (L) and Lebron James (R) of the Cleveland Cavaliers communicate with each other in the game against the Memphis Grizzlies, February 24, 2008. Kevin Garnett 85 OVR. Garnett's performance received positive reviews from critics. KG attended Mauldin High School in South Carolina. Kawhi Leonardis noted more for thesize of his hands, but he also has considerable length with his arms spanning 8 greater than his height. What is so impressive is that he has maintained those percentages despite the heavy volume of shots he takes. Every year the word freakish gets thrown around in reference to a players wingspan, even if its just a little bit above normal.