Jimmy Butler said it feels like a rolled ankle.. May 15, 2021 6:37 pm ET After a long wait, Kevin Garnett is now a member of the NBA Hall of Fame. Check out Kevin Garnetts full speech following his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. ET. He thanked Chicago, where he played his prep basketball, thanked Boston, where he won his NBA championship, and even thanked Brooklyn. We see that you have javascript disabled. Check out his resume: NBA champion (Boston, 2008), NBA MVP (2004), nine-time All-NBA, 15-time All-Star, Defensive Player of the Year (2008), 12-time All-Defensive team, and he currently stands as the greatest player in Minnesota history and part of Celtics lore. Kevin Garnett thanked a lot of people during his Basketball Hall of Fame induction speech Saturday. His speech was as legendary as he was on the court. That proved to be Garnett's only ring, however, as Bryant and the Lakers got them back in the 2010 Finals. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm, Closed Monday. The game of basketball has taken me on a great journey.. Maybe with the sense these Lakers as constructed with moves at the All-Star break to add size and shooting dont need him. Kevin Garnett officially will live on in basketball eternity. ", KG to Tim Duncan and Vanessa Bryant as he closed out his Hall of Fame speech (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/PwxVB8y2IO. Congratulations, Vanessa. A year in, likely no ones opinion (good or bad) has changed on Timberwolves twin-towers approach, Timberwolves know they must eliminate immature emotional outbursts next season, Timberwolves end-of-season comments suggest team ready to establish stability, Anthony Edwards cited for third-degree assault after tossing chair following Timberwolves loss, Why hemp farmers worry about MN legalizing cannabis, Five questions Wild must answer this offseason, Ward 1 convention ends in walk-out, no endorsement after grueling 9 1/2 hours. Please enable javascript and refresh the page to continue reading local news. He ranks fourth all time in minutes played (50,418) and earned nine NBA All-Defensive First-Team selections. Garnett, who helped pave the prep-to-pro route Bryant took a year after him, is a former MVP and defensive player of the year who made 15 All-Star games and 12 All-Defensive teams. David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports Images, Sox Transactions, Trades, and Free Agents. Saturday, Garnett was inducted into the Hall of Fame. This isnt a surprise, but its certainly not good news for Philadelphia. Many consider this the greatest class of all-time. Draymond Green talked about it on his podcast. During his speech, he made a point to thank some of his fellow. Miamis offense would struggle, particularly against a strong Knicks defense. Garnett a 15-time All-Star and 2008 champion with the Celtics said that if people want to blame anyone for his intensity on the court, they should blame his mother, Shirley. As three of the best players in the Western Conference during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Garnett, Duncan and Bryant matched up countless times, both in the regular season and the playoffs, and played together in nine different All-Star Games. There were still a few games here and there early in the day, but for the most part the NBA took Saturday off to focus on the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 induction ceremony, which had been postponed until now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sober home operators oppose regulations in MN House bill. Thank you, Flip. With Tyler Herro still out with a fractured hand, the Heat are low on shot creators and, without Butler, the task would fall to players not able to do it had a high level anymore (Kyle Lowry) or guys not built to be a No.1 playoff option (Bam Adebayo, Gabe Vincent). I played the game with a passion., Kevin Garnett shares some kind words on fellow #20HoopClass enshrinees, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. 6-keys: media/spln/nba/reg/free/stories, at We got embarrassed on our home floor with an opportunity to close out a team, and we never showed up. To the city of Minneapolis, I look forward to rebuilding you. I like to say that. On Saturday, Garnett was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside 2020 classmates. After all, he proved you wrong.". While Dallas went 5-11 when Doni and Irving played together, this catastrophic season had begun long before Irvings arrival. The 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class is one of the most star-studded of all-time, led by Bryant and fellow NBA legends Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan -- a trio that LeBron James . Teams dont want to go past two, Irving obviously will want four. "My. "I looked forward to all the battles, seriously. Duncan, who won five NBA championships, said giving a speech Saturday was more overwhelming than any game he ever played. Popovich, who coached Duncan for his entire 19-year career with San Antonio, missed the Spurs' game against the Suns earlier Saturday so he could be in attendance for Duncan's enshrinement. pic.twitter.com/OZkDi3umIk. Kevin Garnett's Full Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech Boston Celtics 140K subscribers Subscribe 564 Share 16K views 1 year ago Kevin Garnett's full acceptance speech during the. He then thanked the Timberwolves and Celtics, shouting out head coach Doc Rivers for allowing him to be both a better player and person and teaching him the value of Ubuntu. Garnett said he expects teammate Paul Pierce to be up on the same stage next year, which seems likely based on a report earlier Saturday. The 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class is one of the most star-studded of all-time, led by Kobe Bryant and fellow NBA legends Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan. It was nothing but epic when we battled. The brash move changed the game forever. The 15-time All-Star reflected on his jump from high school straight to the NBA, his 14 years with the Timberwolves and the NBA title he won with the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/iaczIfIdRd, "I played the game hard, I played the game with a passion. It's an honor to go into the Hall with you bro, you and Kobe. Embrace the moment.. After an even first half, Curry and the Warriors pulled away in the third quarter and went on to a comfortable 20-point win. Kobe was one of a kind.. And yes, he thanked Minnesota, and re-emphasized his commitment to the state where he spent the first 12 and also the one-and-a-half final years of his NBA career. If anything, thank you.. The enshrinement ceremony was delayed due to the pandemic and moved from Springfield, Mass., to Mohegan Sun Arena for more space. And Vanessa Bryant, yet again, showed incredible strength in representing her late husband and his legacy. Kevin Garnett thanked a lot of people during his Basketball Hall of Fame induction speech Saturday. Garnett, who will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, captured the sports world's imagination with his successful preps-to-pros leap. "I played the game with a passion." He also shouted out fellow inductees Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. Kobe Bryant is in the Hall now, along with contemporaries Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, headliners of a group of nine who got their delayed and long-awaited enshrinement on Saturday night,. Heres a rundown of the evening as it unfolds, including a look at each new member. 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Sam Cassell, being an annoying (butt) all these years in my ear, to Gary Trent, the biggest piece of work I know. "You did it," Vanessa Bryant said to her husband. 1000 Hall of Fame AvenueSpringfield, Massachusetts 01105. This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire. #20HoopClass enshrinee, Tim Duncan. Duncan was eloquent and touching you'd never know he hated talking publicly. At the end of Garnetts speech, the 44-year-old had some kind words for Duncan about how hard they competed against one another during their careers. Once he did that, you have no choice but to rise up. KG ribbing the 'OGs' was perfect. Sign up for the Layup Lines newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Without Sota, I dont know if Im the same player going to Boston. Thank you, Flip. Garnett praised fellow inductees Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant in his closing remarks, too. There will never be anyone like Kobe, Vanessa Bryant said. https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/16/nba-boston-celtics-kg-hof/, Bill Russell voted into Basketball Hall of Fame as coach, Paul Pierce elected to Basketball Hall of Fame on first ballot, Celtics breeze to an easy 124-108 win over T-Wolves down several players, Report: Paul Pierce to be named to Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. "I can't say I knew he was gonna come out and get 50 but I knew there was no way he was gonna allow us to lose that game", @Money23Green on the epic @StephenCurry30 speech before Game 7 pic.twitter.com/7sqcnljcBo, The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) May 1, 2023, Listen, we just got embarrassed last night. This is the most nervous Ive ever been in my life, said Duncan, who added that he paced in his room all day. Without Sota, I dont know if Im the same player going to Boston. Congratulations to you and Kobe. Stay up to date with everything Boston. The 76ers need big offensive games from James Harden, Tyrese Maxey and others to keep up with a Boston team likely able to put up points in this series. Thank you for being the amazing human being that you are.". Whatever happens with the Lakers series against the Warriors starting Tuesday, it will not dramatically alter their postseason path the Lakers found something that works around LeBron James and Anthony Davis and they are going to run it back. "And it is, Garnett said. Vanessa said Gigi, who also died in the helicopter crash, would be so proud of her father. But Garnett thanked Taylor, too, during his press conference Friday, when asked if he had any regrets about the loyalty he had to Minnesota for more than a decade, given that it seemingly wasnt reciprocated. Minnesota took a chance on me. Or, maybe Butler plays knowing he has three days after this one to get right. And that started before they even boarded the bus. The former Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets player gave a wide-ranging induction speech that focused on the many positives in his professional journey across three franchises and 21 seasons in the league. Meanwhile, the Mavericks, team sources say, remain optimistic about their ability to re-sign Irving this summer after trading for him in February with the intention of a long-term partnership with Luka Doni and it is, league sources say, the expectation other teams have as well. Now officially ensconced in basketball Valhalla, Boston Celtics champion center Kevin Garnett has rightfully been honored with the sports' highest recognition, ahead of which he gave a speech. PBT Podcast: Talking first round of playoffs, where do Clippers go now? Receive the latest news and breaking updates, straight from our newsroom to your inbox. I like to say that. He thanked Isiah Thomas for the profound advice that helped him make the leap straight from high school to the NBA. An NBA champion, league MVP, Defensive Player of the Year and Olympic Gold medal winner among many other honors, The Big Ticket is part of a historically strong class inducted this weekend that includes Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. Embiid did not practice Saturday, Rivers calls him doubtful NBA playoffs first round results, schedule, times and where to watch, Ja Morant: Off-the-court issues affected us as an organization. Heres some info on each enshrinee and what theyve meant to the game of basketball. I want to thank my mother, Shirley, for that.. Nothing is with regret. Kobe Bryant was posthumously inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, headlining a star-studded class that also included two of . No matter if you play zero minutes or 40 minutes. "I played the game hard," Garnett. Kevin Garnett officially will live on in basketball eternity. Take advantage of the moment. Thank you, Minnesota.. What a weekend full of celebration to Kobe and his life and career, and we wouldnt have it any other way. That style and talent propelled the 6-11 Garnett into one of the best big men of his generation, a versatile scorer, rebounder, passer and defender who averaged 17.8 points, 10 rebounds and 3.7 . To Troy Hudson, Trenton Hassel, real friends that I have today. I thank Glen, I thank Kevin, I thank Flip Saunders for actually blessing me with the opportunity of being drafted and giving me the canvas to come out here and show the world. To be honored tonight for my lifes work is overwhelming, Stevens said. Follow us on Facebook! Vanessa Bryant spoke to her husband's relentless drive to overcome his detractors. Garnett's jersey retirement and Hall of Fame induction might be the last opportunities to heal the longstanding rift between the 2008 title team, should enough time to have passed for that to. If anything, thank you.. Watch KGs induction speech in full in the video embedded below. The moment was a really wonderful touch from Garnett, and you can watch it here. "And it. A notable omission from that section of the speech was Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, whom Garnett has very publicly held a grudge against. Garnett, who spent six seasons with the Boston Celtics, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., on . Kevin Garnett shares some kind words on fellow #20HoopClass enshrinees . And its ultimate failure, with the team resting starters in the final two games to maximize draft positioning, didnt shake the teams belief in what that duo can be. After a long wait, Kevin Garnett is now a member of the NBA Hall of Fame. So if you guys want to blame me, or blame the intensity, blame her for that. pic.twitter.com/iKw5oXzuuI. Sam Mitchell, to being a constant brother. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Rudy T campaigning for Robert Horry to be in the Hall was so very on-brand. One of the many big names inducted into the Hall this year was Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett. Im a country boy. However, Curry may have won that game before ever stepping on the court the usually-quiet Curry fired up the team with a speech before they ever went to Sacramento. It is because of the fans that athletes are immortalized. Kevin Garnett #20HoopClass, He then thanked many people, including Michael Jordan for being a big brother, a constant, and providing him with bald head secrets.. Embiid suffered a sprained lateral collateral ligament (LCL) in Game 3 of the 76ers first-round sweep of the Nets. Garnett, who spent six seasons with the Boston Celtics, was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., on Saturday as a member of the Class of 2020. One of the many big names inducted into the Hall this year was Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett. So no, I dont regret none of that. Kevin Garnett puts his hand on his heart during a speech during the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) Garnett was amongthe 2020 class inducted Saturday after the Hall of Fame had to postpone the original event scheduled for last August. He did, however, in true Garnett fashion, have a few wise cracks for those like the legendary Bill Russell and Magic Johnson, etc. May 16, 2021 12:22 AM Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett joined six others at the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday. He stayed in for the rest of the game to stand in the corner and do nothing as a decoy. A five-time NBA champion, Kobe Bryant played all 20 NBA seasons with the Lakers, earning 18 All-Star selections and being named league MVP once and Finals MVP twice. Duncan praised everyone who played a role along the way, from his family to Wake Forest to the Spurs. So no, I dont regret none of that. Do the Mavericks and Irving settle on three? ), Charley Walters: Way too early to judge Vikings' pick of Jordan Addison, 'Forever chemicals' exacerbate water issues in Lake Elmo, development still on pause, 'Smiley-face killer' theorist accused of St. Paul sex assault at time of Zamlen search, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Change privacy settings, Copyright 2009-2023 // Web Developer Matteo Manna // Sportando di Carchia Emiliano // P.I. I played the game hard, Garnett. She praised Bryant for his excellence as a player, an entrepreneur, an author, and, most of all, a family man. Kevin McHale being a great teacher, having great teammates like Sam Mitchell and Terry Porter that gave me kind of the bearings. After joining the Celtics in the 2007-08 season, Garnett helped Boston take down Los Angeles in the Finals to win the 2008 title. All photos on this website are copyrighted material and all rights are reserved. The late Kobe Bryant was finally inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, as the nine-member Class of 2020 was enshrined on an emotional night in Uncasville, Conn. Also in the star-studded class were Patrick Baumann, Tamika Catchings, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Kim Mulkey, Barbara Stevens, Eddie Sutton and Rudy Tomjanovich, who were selected for induction in April 2020. The Class of 2021, which is expected to include Pierce, will be announced Sunday. I looked forward to all the battles, seriously. I had a better relationship with (Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck), because of the situation and stuff that I went through in Minnesota. Check out Kevin Garnett's full speech following his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. That's my time, thank you guys. This came after Garnett stated he only wished hed gone to Boston earlier in his career, likely to have a few more legitimate swings at winning more championships. It was one to remember, to be sure. NOcommercial, non-profit, or governmental use of any kind is allowed without Sportando's written permission. He was on the ground in pain for a couple of minutes but shot his free throws and stayed in the game, mainly serving as a decoy the rest of the way in the Heats Game 1 win. A lot of people dont know Im from South Carolina. She thanked the Hall for recognizing that there are successful coaches at every level and acknowledging her as one of them. "You guys demanded the best of me, and it brought the best out of me. Garnett is a tough act to follow, but Stevens another passionate leader with local ties was more than up for the task. SPRINGFIELD, Mass. He thanked Chicago, where he played his prep basketball, thanked Boston, where he won his NBA championship, and even thanked Brooklyn. Minnesota took a chance on me. In 2003, the Lakers won a first-round matchup against the Wolves, and in 2004 the Lakers knocked them out in the Western Conference finals. The full acceptance speech of Kevin Garnett. pic.twitter.com/iKw5oXzuuI. Irving likely re-signs with the Mavericks. Sign up for the Celtics Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. It was a game where Curry would not let his team lose. Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas presented Garnett. Duncan entered the Hall of Fame among one of the most star-studded classes in history, joining the late Kobe Bryant; Kevin Garnett; college coaching legend Eddie Sutton; two-time NBA. To the city of Minneapolis, I look forward to rebuilding you. Garnett opened Saturday's ceremony on a lighter note, joking he wanted to give his speech before Bill Russell and other older players in the audience could fall asleep. Still, he carried no regrets about his time in Minnesota. Youre in this space where you gon fold or you gonna rise up. Garnett then shouted out Tim Duncan and the late Kobe Bryant and closed by summing up what fans who have watched him play for years already know. Three takeaways from epic Steph Curry effort that led Warriors to Game 7 Butler leads Heat to Game 1 win on road against shorthanded Knicks, Knicks Julius Randle out for Game 1 vs. Miami Heat, Three things to watch: Miami Heat renew rivalry with New York Knicks. I had a better relationship with (Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck), because of the situation and stuff that I went through in Minnesota. Pickleball Association to host its first-ever tournament this weekend, Fergus Falls hockey community puts sticks out for Brayden, Bruins sweep their way into NAHL Central Division Finals, Photos: Mayo, Mankato girls lacrosse on May 1, 2023, RCTC women won't have to travel if they go for repeat title in 2024, Rochester massage therapy businesses placed on probation following failed inspections, Fourth, final Mayo peregrine falcon egg hatches. #20HoopClass enshrinee, Kevin Garnett. Watch Xander Bogaerts Blast Absurd Homer For Red Sox Vs. Angels, Red Sox Wrap: Offense Lifts Martn Prez To First Win Vs. Angels, Thumbnail photo via My only real regret with Minnesota is that I didnt get to bring a championship, but I look forward to rebuilding Minneapolis, and I wanted to thank the city and the state. Shop Officially licensed 'Kevin Garnett - Anything Is Possible' art piece: https://bit.ly/3efCKh6#shorts #shortsvideo #succesful #officeart #motivationalspee. To Troy Hudson, Trenton Hassel, real friends that I have today. Still, he carried no regrets about his time in Minnesota. I think everything I learned in Minnesota I was able to carry to Boston and make myself a better player and a better teammate, Garnett said. The Basketball Hall of Fame All-America Team, The Mannie Jackson - Basketball Human Spirit Award(s), The Morgan Wootten Lifetime Achievement Award, The John W. 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He even thanked his competitors, most notably fellow Class of 2020 Hall of Fame inductees, Tim Duncan and the late Kobe Bryant. "To Kevin Garnett and the late Kobe Bryant, thank you," the Spurs legend said. It was not subtle. Im a country boy. I played the game with a passion.. Irving may not find the market for his services he might hope for, and the Mavericks want him back. "He would thank all of them for being here. Stephen Curry won Game 7 by dropping 50 points on the Kings Sunday. pic.twitter.com/3b3VckvybR, #20HoopClass enshrinee, Patrick Baumann. Sam Amick, senior NBA writer: It's very fitting that I share my thoughts here after DA, the Hall of Famer himself who said it so very well. It's about what's happening in the world, it's about your family. The legendary big man thanked Bryant and Garnett for bringing out his best, and he said he cant wait to see teammates Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili on the stage and himself off it. The Knicks will get Julius Randle back at some point this series his status for Game 2 also is unknown due to a sprained left ankle and they become much more formidable with him. Published May. To acquire him would require jettisoning several deadline acquisitions who have helped revitalize their season and land them in a second-round series against the Golden State Warriors. Kobe Bryant is in the Hall now, along with contemporaries Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, headliners of a group of nine who got their delayed and long-awaited enshrinement on Saturday night,. So I dont regret anything. pic.twitter.com/5pSkrNxMkX. "Basketball chose me, an awkward, lanky, introverted tomboy, born with a hearing disability, a speech impediment and a will to overcome obstacles, dream big and to change the world," Catchings said. pic.twitter.com/p0c88rXvDS. You can watch Garnetts full speech below, courtesy of the NBA: Garnett, you may recall, played with the Celtics from 2007 to 2013 after 12 seasons with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He thanked Isiah Thomas for the "profound" advice that helped him make the leap straight . On Friday, Garnett said that Kobe was like a little brother to him to the media ahead of Saturdays ceremony. The 2004 NBA MVP led the league in defensive rebounding five consecutive seasons and when he retired in 2015 ranked second all-time in defensive caroms. Expect Butler to be a game-time decision on Tuesday (Miami will not tip its hand even if it knows the answer.) My only real regret with Minnesota is that I didnt get to bring a championship, but I look forward to rebuilding Minneapolis, and I wanted to thank the city and the state. Both Garnett and Thomas played their high school basketball in the Chicago area. LeBron dapped up Irving pregame and it was hard not to remember Irving is a free agent this summer, and there were rumors LeBron had expressed interest in him coming to Los Angeles.