Kevin Garnett’s top 5 moments of NBA career

Kevin Garnett has announced his retirement from the NBA and has left everyone with memories they will never forget.

A legend stepped away from the game on Friday. With the NBA season just around the corner, Kevin Garnett officially announced his retirement from the NBA. After being drafted out of high school in 1995, Garnett went on to become one of the greatest big men to ever play the game. His intensity was unparalleled and his desire to win unmatched.

By stepping away from basketball, Garnett joins a list of legends that also includes Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan. Each of these players has left a legacy on the court and were the face of a generation. Now they step aside while a new generation forms a legacy.

With Garnett set for the Hall of Fame, it’s important to remember his legacy and everything he did on and off the court. Here are the top five moments of Garnett’s career.

5. Kevin Garnett scores 47 points

While Garnett could put points on the board, he was never known for having those insane scoring games that others might have had. He usually wowed everyone with his ability to grab plenty of rebounds, block a lot of shots and anchoring the paint alongside his 20-plus points a game.

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However, there was one special occasion where Garnett went off. In 2005, the Phoenix Suns were on a tepid pace behind point guard Steve Nash. With the Suns being a beacon for offense, Garnett managed to drop 47 points and grab 17 rebounds.

Although the Timberwolves would lose the game against the Suns, Garnett put together a game his fans won’t ever forget. He showed just how versatile of a player he could be on that night.