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<p>Comparisons in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba"><strong>NBA </strong></a>are common, but when veteran players like Chris Paul make them, they can be more controversial and viral than others. He always wanted to play alongside Kevin Garnett, although what he really did was play against him.</p>



<p>Garnett and Green are players with similar playing styles as power forwards, but Draymond has won more rings than Kevin Garnett, who only won one while playing for the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-celtics">Boston Celtics</a>.</strong> However, beyond NBA championships, Garnett surpasses Green in many aspects and personal awards.</p>



<h2>What did Chris Paul say about Draymond Green and Kevin Garnett?</h2>



<p>In a recent interview, some reporters asked Chris Paul questions about his upcoming season with the Golden State Warriors. He answered on various subjects, and in one of his answers, he talked about Draymond Green.<strong> He compared him to the desire he had to play with Kevin Garnett, saying that they have a similar style.</strong></p>



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<p>Kevin Garnett played from 1995 to 2016 and scored 26,071 points, averaging 17.8 points per game. He also rebounded 14,662 times, averaging 10 rebounds per game, and assisted 5,445 times. On the other hand, Draymond Green has only scored 12,000+ points as of July 2023, and it is unlikely that he will be able to match Garnett’s numbers.</p>


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<p>For years, people have talked about<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Stephen Curry’s</a> rivalry with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LeBron James</a>.</strong> The latter took over the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> from the gate, while the other became the most dominant player in the league a little later.</p>
<p>These two <strong>NBA legends</strong> have been tied from the very day they were born — literally. They were born in the same hospital in Akron, Ohio, and went on to become two of the greatest players of all time.</p>
<p>Their rivalry keeps going strong even this deep into their careers. That’ why <strong>NBA legend Kevin Garnett</strong> believes it’s time people start <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/LeBron-James-vs.-Stephen-Curry-Head-to-Head-record-and-stats-20230502-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>appreciating their greatness</strong></a> instead of trying to put one over the other.</p>
<h2>Kevin Garnett Praises The LeBron James – Stephen Curry Rivalry</h2>
<p><em><strong>“I think we need to sit back and appreciate that we’re watching two of the greatest play, and their teams play,” </strong></em>Garnett said on his show. <em>“It’s nice to see these two, these two dynamics go against each other. When we sit back and watch these two, they would have either won or stood in each other’s way of winning. And that’s how I look at it.<strong> The things LeBron has accomplished, and affected the game from a cultural standpoint, from people wanting to be like, play like, style of play, taking away from other styles, coming into a whole new generation.”</strong></em></p>
<p><em>“Then have it taken from you,”</em> The Big Ticket added.<em> “Like, now it’s a Steph Curry age, where everybody wants to shoot the ball from distance and have accuracy. And you’re being measured off of that. You know, great point guard play now is about how far you can shoot it out and how consistent you can do that. <strong>But Steph Curry has changed the culture and how we see basketball and it’s dope to see these two generational talents kind of go at it.We’re going to go back to these games right here and it’s gonna be biblical.”</strong></em></p>
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<p>At the end of the day, there’s no point in trying to compare or determine who’s better. Both are all-time greatest <strong>on their respective crafts</strong>, so maybe it’s time we just start appreciating them instead of putting them against each other.</p>

NBA legend digs deep into the LeBron James-Stephen Curry rivalry

NBA legend digs deep into the LeBron James-Stephen Curry rivalry - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/Kobe-Bryant-once-shared-a-harsh-truth-about-his-duo-with-Pau-Gasol-20230308-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kobe Bryant</strong></a> is one of the most influential players in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-John-Salley-reveals-how-the-beef-with-Kobe-Bryant-impacted-Shaquille-ONeal-20221228-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> history. In fact, he got not one but two jerseys retired by the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-shaq-makes-heartbreaking-admission-over-kobe-bryant-20221122-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a></strong>, and one could argue he had <strong>one Hall of Famer career with each number.</strong></p>
<p>He entered the league wearing number 8. He won three rings with<strong> Shaquille O’Neal </strong>and made the most of his athleticism and power. Then, he was pretty much on his own with no. 24, being ‘the guy’ in two championships and winning MVP and many more accolades.</p>
<p>There has been plenty of speculation as to why Bryant decided to change numbers all of a sudden. And recently,<strong> NBA legend Kevin Garnett revealed</strong> it was always intended to be a shot at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/NBA-News-The-day-Kobe-Bryant-admitted-Michael-Jordan-was-the-GOAT-20221207-0017.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Michael Jordan.</strong></a></p>
<h2>Kevin Garnett Says Kobe Bryant Took A Shot At Michael Jordan With His Jersey Number</h2>
<p><em><strong>“People don’t understand what his No. 24 stands for, people don’t understand that was a sign to everybody that he was a step above 23,”</strong></em> Garnett said. <em><strong>“And that was a shot at Mike, like n—, I’m better than you.”</strong></em></p>
<h2>Kobe Once Talked About His New Number</h2>
<p>Notably, Kobe never actually revealed why he chose 24 out of all numbers. However, he did try to explain the reasoning behind changing numbers so deep into his career,<strong> and it sure made some sense.</strong></p>
<p><strong><em>“When I first came in at 8, is really trying to ‘plant your flag’ sort of thing,” </em></strong>Kobe said back in the day.<em> <strong>“I got to prove that I belong here in this league. I’ve got to prove that I’m one of the best in this league. Then 24 is a growth from that. </strong>Physical attributes aren’t there the way they used to be, but the maturity level is greater. Marriage, kids. <strong>Start having a broader perspective, being one of the older guys on the team now, as opposed to being the youngest. Things evolve.”</strong></em></p>
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<p>At the end of the day, it seems like we might never know what was actually going through Kobe’s mind when he decided to change numbers. But I’m pretty sure most of us think what KG said is true.</p>

Kevin Garnett reveals the real reason why Kobe Bryant changed jersey numbers

Kevin Garnett reveals the real reason why Kobe Bryant changed jersey numbers - Bolavip US

<p>The start of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-when-is-the-opening-night-for-the-2022-23-season-20220925-0035.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>2022-2023 NBA Season</strong></a>couldn’t be worstfor the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lebron-james-epic-response-when-asked-about-russell-westbrook-20221024-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Lakers</strong></a>. Two straight losses with championship-contender teams such as the <strong>Golden State Warriors</strong> and the <strong>Los Angeles Clippers</strong>, and a last-minute loss to the <strong>Portland Trail Blazers</strong> went over the Lakers’ fans heads easily. So,the player to blame is<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-when-the-lakers-would-resume-russell-westbrook-trade-talks-20221024-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Russell Westbrook</strong></a>, dueto his poor performances in those games.</p>
<p>As well as his bold statements after those performances. That’s why the rumors about him being traded awayas soon as possible spread outagain like they did throughout the <strong>offseason</strong>. Even so, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-news-lebron-james-epic-response-when-asked-about-russell-westbrook-20221024-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James</strong></a> had a huge response to a question about his teammate performance.</p>
<p>However, in the middle of the heated debates about who’s to blame about these Lakers’ disastrous performances, <strong>two former NBA Champions</strong> came out to speak truth about <strong>Russell Westbrook’s situation.</strong> In fact, one of them shared locker room with him, and the other one knows how hard is to deal with a bad season after a breakout.</p>
<h2>Lakers News: Kendrick Perkins and Kevin Garnettdrop hard truth about Russell Westbrook’s situation</h2>
<p><strong>Kendrick Perkins</strong> was very harsh talking about<strong>Russell Westbrook</strong> performance as well as his attitude inside the <strong>Los Angeles</strong><strong>Lakers’ locker room</strong>. His former teammate didn’t leave anything aside to drop a truth bomb at the <em><strong>First Take show</strong></em>after a 0-3 record with the <strong>Lakers</strong> in the start of the<strong>2022-2023 NBA Season</strong>.</p>
<p><em><strong>“Russ’ behavior is coming cancerous to the team,and we heard Darvin Ham talk about it. You know why Darvin Ham said about people in they feelings? Because when Russell Westbrook was on the bench, he was moping. He was complaining. He was chirping. He was saying little things under his breath. Now all of the sudden, what do you do now? You know what you do? You send him home. You send him home,</strong></em>said the<em></em><strong>one-time NBA Champion</strong>.</p>
<p>On the other hand, former Boston Celtics champion Kevin Garnett supported the <strong>one-time MVP award winner.</strong><strong><em>“Westbrook looks like he’s checked all the way out. I think Charles Barkley said it best, I love Russell (Westbrook), when he runs out and yells. He does this thing right before the game, that’s love, that’s passion, that’s basketball.“I’m going topray for him, man.Russ, man, hold your head, man. I know how this s— can be, man. It’s a long year. Whatever you gotta do, man, find your love, and find your passions.”</em></strong></p>
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Lakers News: Two NBA Champions drop hard truth about Russell Westbrook's situation

Lakers News: Two NBA Champions drop hard truth about Russell Westbrook's situation - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-steve-nash-opens-up-on-relationship-with-kevin-durant-20220928-0012.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kevin Durant</strong></a> had a bit of a tough offseason. He found out the hard way that his trade value and his leverage weren’t as high as he thought, failing to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-durant-hurdle-within-the-nets-that-hinders-him-from-winning-a-title-as-per-shannon-sharpe-20220917-0032.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">force a trade</a> out of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-rumors-kevin-durant-trade-saga-isnt-over-for-the-brooklyn-nets-20220919-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Brooklyn Nets.</a></strong></p>
<p>Simply put, Durant’s reputation <strong>took yet another hit</strong>, albeit to no avail. It’s not like he got any of his conditions done, but fans won’t forget the fact that he once again tried to force his way out of a team.</p>
<p>That’s why <strong>NBA Hall of Famer <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2022-nba-playoffs-jayson-tatum-surpassed-kevin-garnett-in-a-playoff-legacy-stat-20220523-0038.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kevin Garnett </a></strong>didn’t hesitate to take a swipe at him. Per Garnett, going back to Brooklyn after all that off-season drama showed how little leverage he actually had.</p>
<h2>NBA News: Kevin Garnett Rips Kevin Durant For Going Back To The Brooklyn Nets</h2>
<p><em><strong>“KD didn’t get traded. Lowkey controlled his movement. Do you know why they didn’t love it? Because he got the leverage himself,”</strong></em> Garnett told Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson in“All the Smoke.”</p>
<p><em><strong>“You understand what I’m saying? I heard him almost going back to Golden State, I heard that. I heard that was a real thing. I couldn’t understand it, I’ve never seen a situation where a guy tells the owner, a b, and c of it, and then it don’t get done, and the guy is [like], ‘okay cool, I’m coming back,&apos;”</strong></em> Garnett added.</p>
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<h2>Suns Didn’t Want To Trade Cam Johnson To Get Durant</h2>
<p>Multiple teams were interested in Durant, yet none of them wanted to bet against themselves. In fact, the<strong> Phoenix Suns</strong> didn’t even want to include a sixth man like <strong>Cam Johnson</strong> in a trade for him:</p>
<p><em><strong>“Instead, Phoenix has aimed to supplant Crowder in its starting group with Cam Johnson. During the team’s trade pursuit of Kevin Durant this summer, sources said, Suns officials remained steadfast that Johnson was off limits,”</strong></em> Fischer reported.</p>
<p>While Durant is one of the greatest players of all time, his well-documented character issues drove multiple teams away from putting together big-time offers. Now, he’s stuck in Brooklyn and with fans <strong>who may not like him that much.</strong></p>

NBA News: Kevin Garnett takes a huge shot at Kevin Durant

NBA News: Kevin Garnett takes a huge shot at Kevin Durant - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/2022-nba-playoffs-jayson-tatum-made-it-to-an-exclusive-list-alongside-kobe-bryant-lebron-james-and-tony-parker-20220519-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>JaysonTatum</strong></a> has stepped up as thenew <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-playoffs-2022-3-bold-predictions-for-the-conference-finals-20220516-0006.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong></a>big star. Tatum is leading the Celtics to a major final for the second time in the last 3 seasons. Since Tatum was drafted by the Celtics in the 2017 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-draft-2022-top-3-candidates-for-first-overall-pick-20220518-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA Draft</strong>,</a> his career has onlygoneup. In his<strong>rookie season,</strong>Tatumaveraged<strong>19points</strong>, <strong>10rebounds</strong>, <strong>2steals</strong>, and <strong>2</strong><strong>assists</strong> in nearly <strong>33 minutes</strong> of action, he was already a special talent.</p>
<p>Tatum has demonstrated that he can putthe Celtics for the <strong>NBA title contenion</strong>. He is already the player with<strong> most points </strong>in <strong>Celtics Playoff history</strong> before the age of 25.<strong></strong>Far away from Celtics’ legend <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nikola-jokic-steph-curry-and-all-back-to-back-nba-mvp-winners-20220509-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Larry Bird</strong></a> who pulled up<strong> 565 points </strong>in his Playoffs run before the 25 year-old landmark.</p>
<p>Onthe other hand, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/kevin-garnett-picks-the-warriors-to-win-the-nba-finals-for-one-key-reason-20220502-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Kevin Garnett</strong></a> was already a big name in the NBA when he was traded to the Celtics franchise. Alongside<strong>Paul Pierce</strong> and <strong>Ray Allen</strong>, the Celtics big three clinched the last <strong>NBA Championship</strong> that the Celticsorganization earnedback in 2008.</p>
<h2>Jayson Tatum surpassed Kevin Garnett in a new record as a Celtics player</h2>
<p><strong>Jayson Tatum</strong>is playing his <strong>5th NBA season</strong>. He has led the team to a <strong>second Eastern Conference finalsseries</strong> in the last 3 seasons.In the <strong>2022 NBA Playoffs</strong>, theSt. Louis-born player is averaging<strong>27 points</strong> per game, with <strong>6 assists</strong> and <strong>6 rebounds</strong>.</p>
<p>Whereas <strong>Kevin Garnett</strong> is a venerated <strong>Celtics’ legend</strong>. During his6 seasons with the Celtics, Garnettwas namedfivetimes an All-Star,won the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year awardand the NBA Championship bothin 2008. He has got his<strong>number 5 jersey </strong>retiredin <strong>March 2022</strong>.</p>
<p>That is to say, Garnett registered<strong>1,469 points</strong> during hispath with the Celtics through the NBA Playoffs. On the other side, Tatum surpassed this stat on <strong>Monday night </strong>against the Miami Heatto pull up<strong>1,486points</strong>in 65th Playoffs game with the <strong>Boston Celtics</strong>.<span></span></p>
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2022 NBA Playoffs: Jayson Tatum surpassed Kevin Garnett in a playoff legacy stat

2022 NBA Playoffs: Jayson Tatum surpassed Kevin Garnett in a playoff legacy stat - Bolavip US

<p>Not so long ago, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/charles-barkley-rips-bus-rider-kevin-durant-over-winning-easy-rings-with-the-warriors-20220425-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Golden State Warriors</strong></a> were <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/how-many-nba-championships-have-the-golden-state-warriors-won-20220417-0033.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>ruling the NBA</strong></a>. They made it to the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-finals-all-nba-champions-by-year-20210701-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Finals</a> </strong>five years in a row, winning three titles. All that after <strong>beaking the regular-season record for more wins in a campaign.</strong></p>
<p>Then, the dark years came. Injuries, <strong>Kevin Durant’s</strong> departure, and two seasons without even making the playoffs made some people wonder whether they were done. The dynasty, according to them, was nothing but a distant memory.</p>
<p>Fast-forward to today and it seems like <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/steve-kerr-explains-what-he-loves-about-coaching-the-warriors-this-nba-season-20220225-0032.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Steve Kerr’s</strong></a> team was never gone. They’re once again a legit championship contender and playing at such a high level that<strong> Kevin Garnett </strong>all but guarantees they’ll win the ring.</p>
<h2>Kevin Garnett Says The Warriors Are In ‘Championship Mode’</h2>
<p><em><strong>“I’m gonna have the Warriors because I feel like they’ve hit a point where they, they’re in championship mode and it ain’t about who’s doing it, how they doing it, it’s about playing together, continuity, talking to me like you’ve seen the cylinders are firing they, they’re playing on another, another level right now,”</strong></em> Garnett said on his show.</p>
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<p>The Warriors already had a championship core with <strong>Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Stephen Curry.</strong> Now, <strong>Jordan Poole</strong> continues to break out as one of the most explosive scorers in the league, while <strong>Gary Payton II</strong> provides a huge defensive punch.</p>
<p>Kerr’s new version of the<em>Death Lineup</em><strong>makes the<em>Dubs</em>nearly unstoppable </strong>through key stretches of the game. They spread the floor, push up the pace, and match up perfectly on the defensive end against anybody.</p>
<p>All things considered, it seems like it’s ‘championship or bust’ in the Bay area again this season. They know what it takes to win at this level and kept notes of every single thing people said. They<strong> have a chip on their shoulder </strong>and that’s a scary thought for the rest of the league.</p>
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Kevin Garnett picks the Warriors to win the NBA Finals for one key reason

Kevin Garnett picks the Warriors to win the NBA Finals for one key reason - Bolavip US

<p>Some claim that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/sixers-star-says-the-celtics-are-the-team-to-beat-in-the-east-20220325-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Boston Celtics</strong></a> kicked off the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/nba-big-three-every-team-best-trio-since-2000-20200804-0002.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>‘Big 3’ era</strong></a> in the late 2000s. They put together a tough, dominant trio in<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/charles-barkley-paul-pierce-rip-james-harden-say-he-cant-win-big-games-20220314-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paul Pierce,</a> Kevin Garnett, and Ray Allen; </strong>with an up-and-coming <strong>Rajon Rondo</strong> making his way into the league as well.</p>
<p>Together, the Celtics became one of the powerhouses in the Eastern Conference, making it to the <strong>NBA Finals</strong> twice and winning a ring. However, their honeymoon was over as soon as Allen joined the<strong> Miami Heat,</strong> then their biggest rival.</p>
<p>For years, the Celtics’ championship team held grudges towards Allen and didn’t hesitate to let it be known. Finally, they put their beef aside and<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/ray-allen-says-stephen-curry-is-not-the-greatest-shooter-of-all-time-20210210-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Allen</a> was in attendance at Garnett’s jersey retirement ceremony.</strong></p>
<h2>Ray Allen Skipped Jury Duty To Attend Kevin Garnett’s Jersey Retirement Ceremony</h2>
<p>As nice as it was for NBA fans to watch these three Hall of Famers bury the hatchet, it didn’t come without trouble for Allen, who <strong>skipped jury duty </strong>to attend the ceremony and is now facing a bit of a legal turmoil:</p>
<p><strong>(Transcript via the Miami Herald)</strong></p>
<p><em>“Allen was among 14 permanent and alternate jurors originally picked in early March for the federal trial of Jorge Aponte Figueroa, who was the only defendant of those charged who had not struck a plea deal with the U.S. Attorney’s Office. <strong>The trial was initially scheduled for March 14. But after he was selected as a juror, Allen asked the judge for a favor to start the trial the following day because he had to be a presenter at the jersey retirement ceremony of former Celtics teammate Kevin Garnett on March 13.</strong></em></p>
<p><em>To accommodate Allen’s trip to Boston, Cooke set her trial for March 15. But Allen didn’t show up. Her courtroom deputy, Ivan Marchena, tried to reach him and left messages with Allen. He didn’t respond. <strong>So the trial started without him, and the judge issued an order to ‘show cause’why Allen should not be sanctioned for failing to appear as a selected juror.”</strong></em></p>
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<p>Allen is expected to be <strong>heavily fined </strong>for failing to show up to court, although it’s not like he can’t afford it anyway. At least, that shows how much he truly wanted to be a part of Garnett’s special day.</p>

Ray Allen facing legal turmoil after attending Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement ceremony

Ray Allen facing legal turmoil after attending Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement ceremony - Bolavip US

<p>It’s not a secret that <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/los-angeles-lakers-t101482" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Los Angeles Lakers</a> and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/boston-celtics-t101837" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Celtics</a> </strong>have never gotten along. The Celtics dominated the early stages of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> and the Lakers got back at them during the <em>Showtime era.</em></p>
<p>It’s been a while since these teams faced off in the NBA Finals. The last two times it happened was thanks to the Celtic’s Big 3 of <strong>Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Ray Allen. </strong>But, apparently, things could’ve been entirely different.</p>
<p>In a recent interview, Garnett revealed how he wanted to team up with <strong>Kobe Bryant </strong>in Los Angeles when he left the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/minnesota-timberwolves-t100374" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Minnesota Timberwolves</strong></a>. Notably, Bryant <strong>didn’t pick up the phone</strong> so he joined their lifelong rivals instead.</p>
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<h2>Kevin Garnett Wanted To Play With Kobe When He Joined The Celtics</h2>
<p><strong>(Transcript via Michael Pina of GQ)</strong></p>
<p><em>“Garnett had reservations about going to play in Boston, even after speaking to Celtics president of basketball operations Danny Ainge. <strong>That’s partly because before he made a final decision, he wanted to talk with Kobe. The only problem: Bryant was touring China for Nike and, from Garnett’s point of view, couldn’t be bothered to discuss a future as teammates.</strong> </em></p>
<p><strong><em>“I needed to have a conversation with him. I couldn’t talk to Phil [Jackson, then coach of the Lakers] or none of that. I’m not a phone guy, you know what I’m saying? But it’s [Kobe], you know what I’m saying? It was just kind of water under the bridge. At least it felt like that.”</em></strong></p>
<p><em><strong>The two never connected. </strong>Later that summer, Garnett ran into Antoine Walker at an event celebrating Gary Payton’s renewal of his marriage vows; the former Celtic helped convince him that Boston was where he could win. (It also helped that Ainge traded for Ray Allen on draft night.)</em></p>
<p><em>Garnett then launches into a story about the first time he saw Bryant after becoming a Celtic, quickly staging a one-man show in which he played both parts<strong> at two opposite volumes and temperaments.</strong></em></p>
<p><em><strong>“‘YO, MAN, YOU WAS TRYING TO GET IN CONTACT WITH ME?’ ‘</strong>Man, get the fuck outta here.’ <strong>‘NAH, NAH, I’M SERIOUS, MAN. I GOT THIS SHIT LATE, MAN. DAMN MAN.’ ‘It’s all good.’ ‘NAH, IT AIN’T GOOD, YOU IN THAT WRONG COLOR, MAN. WHAT THE FUCK, MAN. HOW YOU GONNA GO TO BOSTON OF ALL PLACES.’</strong> ‘Man, nah, you gotta chill.’”</em></p>
<p><em>Garnett then sits back. <strong>“It was all good. I always loved playing against [Kobe]. But yeah, it probably would have been a different level playing with him.”</strong></em></p>
<p>A Kobe-Garnett pairing would’ve dominated the league nearly at will. But ironically, beating the Celtics in the NBA Finals ended up being one of the legacy-defining moments for Kobe, so it all worked out pretty well for him in the end.</p>

Kevin Garnett reveals he almost teamed up with Kobe Bryant

Kevin Garnett reveals he almost teamed up with Kobe Bryant - Bolavip US

<p>Even though most old school coaches are reluctant to play their rookies heavy minutes, it’s more normal to see young players take the <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba-t19117" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>NBA</strong></a> by storm nowadays, and some scouts would be cautious to take a <strong>20 or 21-year old</strong> in the<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/nba/nba-draft-the-5-worst-first-overall-picks-in-history-20201105-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">NBA Draft.</a></strong></p>
<p>Most players take the <strong>one-and-done </strong>road before making it to the pros. That means that they have to spend one year in college before being eligible to enter the NBA Draft, but it wasn’t always like that.</p>
<p>As a matter of fact, the league allowed high school players to enter the Draft <strong>before the collective bargaining agreement of 2005</strong>, which is a rule that some teams, players, and analysts would like to change again.</p>
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<p><strong>Rashard Lewis, Amar’e Stoudemire, Jermaine O’Neal, Tyson Chandler, and Al Jefferson </strong>are just some of the few great players who skipped college and made it right to the pros. In the following paragraphs, we’ll let you know about the top 5 players who were drafted straight out of high school:</p>
<h2>5. Tracy McGrady</h2>
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<p><strong>High School:</strong>Mount Zion Christian Academy (Durham, NC)<br> <strong>Team: </strong>Toronto Raptors<br> <strong>Pick: </strong>9<br> <strong>Year: </strong>1997<br> <strong>Career Stats: </strong>19.6 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 4.4 APG<br> <strong>Accolades: </strong>7x All-NBA, 7xAll-Star, Most Improved Player, 2x Scoring Champion, Hall of Famer</p>
<p><strong>Tracy McGrady </strong>was the most unstoppable scorer in the league during his prime, even ahead of <strong>Allen Iverson or Kobe Bryant</strong>. He was an offensive juggernaut and an athletic freak whose size gave him a huge advantage over his defender.</p>
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<p>McGrady’s skills were unmatched at the time. He had the body of a small forward, the moves of a shooting guard, and the strength of a big. Sadly, injuries took a major toll on his career <strong>and he was never truly a part of a winning team.</strong></p>
<h2>4. Dwight Howard</h2>
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<p><strong>High School:</strong>Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy (Atlanta, GA)<br> <strong>Team: </strong>Orlando Magic<br> <strong>Pick: </strong>1<br> <strong>Year: </strong>2004<br> <strong>Career Stats: </strong>16.7 PPG, 12.3 RPG, 1.4 APG, 1.9 BPG<br> <strong>Accolades:</strong> 8x All-NBA, 8x All-Star, All-Rookie, 5x All-Defensive, 5x Rebounding Champion, 2x Block Champion, 3x Defensive Player of the Year, NBA Champion</p>
<p>People seem to forget just how much of an unstoppableforce prime<strong> Dwight Howard </strong>was. He carried the Orlando Magic to the NBA Finals at the ripe age of 24, and was the most dominant big man in the world during a 5-year stretch.</p>
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<p>Howard was supposed to be the second coming of <strong>Shaquille O’Neal</strong> and while he couldn’t live up to that standard – no one could – he made sure to leave a mark of his own. He’s a lock to make it to the Hall of Fame.</p>
<h2>3. Kevin Garnett</h2>
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<p><strong>High School:</strong>Farragut Career Academy (Chicago, IL)<br> <strong>Team:</strong> Minnesota Timberwolves<br> <strong>Pick:</strong> 5<br> <strong>Year: </strong>1995<br> <strong>Career Stats: </strong>17.8 PPG, 10.0 RPG, 3.7 APG, 1.3 SPG, 1.4 BPG<br> <strong>Accolades: </strong>9x All-NBA, 15x All-Star, All-Rookie, 12x All-Defensive, 4x Rebounding Champion, All-Star MVP, MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, NBA Champion, Hall of Famer</p>
<p>There haven’t been many competitors as fierce as <strong>Kevin Garnett.</strong> Even as a child, he never backed down from a challenge and didn’t hesitate to get into his rivals’ face, and he single-handedly turned the Minnesota Timberwolves into a contending team.</p>
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<p>Garnett is one of the few players to ever win the <strong>Defensive Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards.</strong> He was a dominant force on both ends of the floor and his physicality and never-ending drive made him the toughest matchup you could ask for.</p>
<h2>2. LeBron James</h2>
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<p><strong>High School:</strong> St. Vincent-St Mary (Akron, OH)<br> <strong>Team: </strong>Cleveland Cavaliers<br> <strong>Pick: </strong>1<br> <strong>Year: </strong>2003<br> <strong>Career Stats: </strong>27.1 PPG, 7.4 RPG, 7.4 APG, 1.6 SPG<br> <strong>Accolades: </strong>16x All-NBA, 16x All-Star, All-Rookie, 6x All-Defensive, Rookie of the Year, Scoring Champion, Assists Champion, 3x All-Star MVP, 4x MVP, 4x Finals MVP, 4x NBA Champion</p>
<p><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/lebron-james-t92259" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>LeBron James </strong></a>was the most hyped and expected teenager in NBA history. His high school games had more fans in attendance<strong> than some major sports events,</strong> and needless to say, he definitely surpassed every single one of the expectations.</p>
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<p>James led three franchises to NBA Championships and has dominated the league at will for the past 17 years. He’s got a strong chance to retire as the Association’s all-time leading scorer and is for sure a <strong>top-3 player in the history of the game.</strong></p>
<h2>1. Kobe Bryant</h2>
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<p><strong>High School: </strong>Lower Merion (Philadelphia, PA)<br> <strong>Team: </strong>Charlotte Hornets (Then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers)<br> <strong>Pick: </strong>13<br> <strong>Year: </strong>1996<br> <strong>Career Stats: </strong>25.0 PPG, 5.2 RPG, 4.7 APG, 1.4 SPG<br> <strong>Accolades: </strong>15x All-NBA, 18x All-Star, All-Rookie, 12x All-Defensive, 2x Scoring Champion, 4x All-Star MVP, MVP, 2x Finals MVP, 5x NBA Champion, Hall of Famer</p>
<p>While this could go either way, we leaned towards <strong>Kobe Bryant</strong> on the first spot because of his five rings. Moreover, it goes without saying that Bryant’s legacy as one of the greatest competitors and offensive forces in NBA history is still making an impact through the younger players in the league.</p>
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<p>Bryant was the walking testament of hard work. You could never outhustle or outsmart him. His pride and determination to be the best version of himself made him a legend and <strong>the greatest player to ever made the league straight out of high school.</strong></p>

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