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"That's when the draft changed" - Paul Pierce on how Kevin Garnett's early greatness impacted NBA scouting process

The legendary Kevin Garnett erased all doubts about a high school prospect's ability to transition to the NBA. In his first season in the pros, the 19-year-old averaged 10.4 points, 6.3 rebounds and 1 ...
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"I am not working out at midnight" - Kevin McHale recalled one of his favorite Kevin Garnett stories

"Oh god [laughs]. I remember this one time, I'm 37, 38 years old. Kevin's a rookie," McHale once recalled. "He comes in my ...
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"We're going to praise the hell out of Garnett" - Kevin McHale and Flip Saunders initially didn't want to draft Kevin Garnett

NBA legend Kevin Garnett wasn't initially on the Minnesota Timberwolves' shortlist of prospects ahead of the 1995 NBA Draft. Like most teams, the Wolves were apprehensive about selecting a high school ...