KG and NBA Legend Bill Russell poses with the Larry O' Brien trophy(Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images)
Before the 2008 NBA Season began, there was a lot of talk on Kevin Garnett wanting to be out of Minnesota. Being frustrated and unhappy of the moves the Timberwolves management has been making. Having played for the team that drafted him in 1995 for 12 seasons, he simply got fed up.
Timberwolves' President of Basketball Operations Kevin Mchale, a former Celtic, couldn't do anything to keep KG in Minnesota. He decided to make him happy. The Kevin Garnett era has finally ended for the T'wolves. He was finally dealt with the Boston Celtics in blockbuster deal. A new journey was set for Garnett.
What the Timberwolves lost, is a huge gain for the C's. Kevin Garnett became a Celtic. He came on board after getting sweet shooter Ray Allen in another blockbuster deal with Seattle. Donning jersey number 5 in his new Celtics uniform, it was a sign change for Garnett that he has moved on from his frustration in Minnesota. He came in at the right place, at the right time.
As soon as he became a Celtic, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce went on a duck boat tour of Boston with coach Doc Rivers. KG didn't realize that that tour would help motivate the Big 3 in winning a championship for the 2008 season. That boat ride was indeed a great idea for motivation. And coach Rivers was right all along.
Thus began a new chapter in his basketball career that would soon change his life.
After 66 wins in the regular season, He and his Celtics were the number one team in the L. Securing the top seed in the playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks gave a run for his money and took his C's to the limit in a hard fought win to move on to the second round in Game 7. KG has finally tasted the second round of the playoffs for the first time. Something that he wasn't able to do back in Minnesota. But his job wasn't done yet.
LeBron James had other things in mind. He wasn't about to let KG and the Celtics get a crack at facing the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Championship that easily. King James wanted another shot at the finals again. The Cavs challenged the Celtics' toughness but in the end it was the hungrier team that won the battle and went on to the Conference Finals. KG was now close to earning his first NBA title since leaving Minnesota.
Facing the Detroit Pistons didn't pose much of a problem for the Celtics. Garnett and Co. almost single-handedly defeated the Pistons to renew a rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals. Garnett and the Celtics were just four wins away from capturing the NBA Championship. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers were the only ones standing in the way of earning the Celtics 17th title in 22 years.
"The Big Ticket" wasn't going to let himself up after he and his team had worked hard for. It was going to be a battle of epic proportions. A cliche that would set the stage for another Celtics-Lakers rivalry and a classic for the ages. And KG didn't disappoint.
The smoke has already cleared at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, the NBA was now painted in green in 2008. Finally, the Celtics vanquished Lakers to capture their 17th Championship in 22 years and a first for Garnett. He dreamed of this moment for so long. The kid from Chicago has finally done it. NBA Legend Bill Russell couldn't be more proud of him.
Kevin Garnett celebrates with NBA Legend Bill Russell
(Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images)
The 11-time champion for the Celtics mentioned in his one-on-one interview with Garnett that he will share on of his rings to Garnett even he didn't bring home a championship in Boston. A sigh of relief for Bill Russell he didn't have give one of his 11 rings to KG, he already got one.
"I got my own. I got my own. "as Garnett hugged the NBA Legend in celebration.
Sitting down for an interview and rubbing elbows with NBA Legend Bill Russell was a great experience. Celebrating his hard earned championship with Russell was even better.
A great fulfillment for a player who has done it all and lead his team in a great championship run. Winning his DOY (Defensive Player of the Year) in the regular season was even sweeter now that he has a championship ring top go with it. Kevin Garnett will now look forward to another duck boat tour. But it won't be for another motivational tour. This time, he'll be enjoying his boat ride and celebrating .
Timberwolves' President of Basketball Operations Kevin Mchale, a former Celtic, couldn't do anything to keep KG in Minnesota. He decided to make him happy. The Kevin Garnett era has finally ended for the T'wolves. He was finally dealt with the Boston Celtics in blockbuster deal. A new journey was set for Garnett.
What the Timberwolves lost, is a huge gain for the C's. Kevin Garnett became a Celtic. He came on board after getting sweet shooter Ray Allen in another blockbuster deal with Seattle. Donning jersey number 5 in his new Celtics uniform, it was a sign change for Garnett that he has moved on from his frustration in Minnesota. He came in at the right place, at the right time.
As soon as he became a Celtic, Kevin Garnett, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce went on a duck boat tour of Boston with coach Doc Rivers. KG didn't realize that that tour would help motivate the Big 3 in winning a championship for the 2008 season. That boat ride was indeed a great idea for motivation. And coach Rivers was right all along.
Thus began a new chapter in his basketball career that would soon change his life.
After 66 wins in the regular season, He and his Celtics were the number one team in the L. Securing the top seed in the playoffs. The Atlanta Hawks gave a run for his money and took his C's to the limit in a hard fought win to move on to the second round in Game 7. KG has finally tasted the second round of the playoffs for the first time. Something that he wasn't able to do back in Minnesota. But his job wasn't done yet.
LeBron James had other things in mind. He wasn't about to let KG and the Celtics get a crack at facing the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Championship that easily. King James wanted another shot at the finals again. The Cavs challenged the Celtics' toughness but in the end it was the hungrier team that won the battle and went on to the Conference Finals. KG was now close to earning his first NBA title since leaving Minnesota.
Facing the Detroit Pistons didn't pose much of a problem for the Celtics. Garnett and Co. almost single-handedly defeated the Pistons to renew a rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals. Garnett and the Celtics were just four wins away from capturing the NBA Championship. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers were the only ones standing in the way of earning the Celtics 17th title in 22 years.
"The Big Ticket" wasn't going to let himself up after he and his team had worked hard for. It was going to be a battle of epic proportions. A cliche that would set the stage for another Celtics-Lakers rivalry and a classic for the ages. And KG didn't disappoint.
The smoke has already cleared at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston, the NBA was now painted in green in 2008. Finally, the Celtics vanquished Lakers to capture their 17th Championship in 22 years and a first for Garnett. He dreamed of this moment for so long. The kid from Chicago has finally done it. NBA Legend Bill Russell couldn't be more proud of him.
Kevin Garnett celebrates with NBA Legend Bill Russell(Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE/Getty Images)
The 11-time champion for the Celtics mentioned in his one-on-one interview with Garnett that he will share on of his rings to Garnett even he didn't bring home a championship in Boston. A sigh of relief for Bill Russell he didn't have give one of his 11 rings to KG, he already got one.
"I got my own. I got my own. "as Garnett hugged the NBA Legend in celebration.
Sitting down for an interview and rubbing elbows with NBA Legend Bill Russell was a great experience. Celebrating his hard earned championship with Russell was even better.
A great fulfillment for a player who has done it all and lead his team in a great championship run. Winning his DOY (Defensive Player of the Year) in the regular season was even sweeter now that he has a championship ring top go with it. Kevin Garnett will now look forward to another duck boat tour. But it won't be for another motivational tour. This time, he'll be enjoying his boat ride and celebrating .
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