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Kevin Garnett (born May 19, 1976 in Mauldin, South Carolina) is an American professional basketball player in the NBA playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is also known by the nickname "KG", "The Big Ticket" or "The Kid". more...

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After graduating from Farragut Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois, he was drafted in 1995, the first NBA player drafted out of high school in 20 years. Because of his great athleticism and 2.12 m (6'11"ft) stature, he is widely considered to be one of the most unique and revolutionary basketball players to currently play the game. The versatile Garnett can at times seemingly play all five positions on the floor, though he has made his mark playing the power forward position. The personal highlight of his successful, though championship free, career thus far has been winning the 2004 NBA MVP Award.

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Garnett initially came off the bench in his rookie year, but moved into the starting lineup in the middle of the season and ended up leading the Minnesota Timberwolves in blocks. He has since become not only the best player on the Timberwolves, but also one of the best players in the NBA. Garnett was selected to play in every All-Star game after his second season, winning All-Star MVP in 2003.

Garnett was a candidate for league MVP in 2002 and 2003, finishing second in the voting to Tim Duncan in 2003. He was named league MVP in 2004 after posting 24.3 points per game and leading the NBA in rebounds per game at 13.9.

Garnett and the Timberwolves have had difficulty in the playoffs, however, losing seven consecutive first round series. This streak ended in 2004, as the Timberwolves achieved the best record in the Western Conference and defeated the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings in the playoffs before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. In the process, Garnett silenced numerous critics when he became only the 5th player in history to record 30+ points and 20+ rebounds in a 7th game. He registered 32 points and 21 rebounds in the Game 7 victory over Sacramento. Sam Cassell and Latrell Sprewell played key roles alongside Garnett in the Timberwolves' 2004 success. However, they failed to match this performance in 2005, leading to the Timberwolves' failure to make the playoffs that year.

Garnett is considered to be one of the most complete players at the power forward position. Although nearly standing at 7 feet, he possesses great athleticism, ball handling skills and court vision. He is also one of the most versatile defenders, able to defend point guards to centers. Garnett is also a model of consistency; as of January 11, 2006, he has scored at least 10 points in 279 straight games, and started 309 straight games. He holds the record for most consecutive seasons (6) of averaging at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, which had been held by Larry Bird. He has also consistenly been among the leaders in efficiency rating.

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