The interesting question with Irving is not the salary hes a max player, which in his case likely will start at $46 million a season but how many years? To the city of Minneapolis, I look forward to rebuilding you. He thanked Isiah Thomas for the "profound" advice that helped him make the leap straight . Its an uncommon sprain in the NBA, and the recovery time can be anywhere from two to six weeks, depending upon the severity of the sprain (something we dont know, although Shams Charania of The Athletic reported it is more than a simple Grade 1 sprain. I had a better relationship with (Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck), because of the situation and stuff that I went through in Minnesota. Heat nation and players are awaiting word on Butlers status for Game 2, in New York Tuesday night. He stayed in for the rest of the game to stand in the corner and do nothing as a decoy. I love ya'll. A lot of people dont know Im from South Carolina. Other inductees on Saturday night also paid tribute to Kobe Bryant including Duncan who thanked the Lakers star for challenging him. Well just have to see. We got the OGs in here, Garnett said just after 5:30 p.m. I know yall got a bedtime in a minute. Garnett is a tough act to follow, but Stevens another passionate leader with local ties was more than up for the task. pic.twitter.com/lEedRujI4I, #20HoopClass enshrinee, Tamika Catchings. "You guys demanded the best of me, and it brought the best out of me. All photos on this website are copyrighted material and all rights are reserved. 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. The former Bentley womens basketball coach, who played at Bridgewater State and coached at Clark and UMass before finding her long-term home at Bentley, helped transform the Falcons into a Division II powerhouse. Kevin Garnett had plenty of acknowledgments in his Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 enshrinement on Saturday . 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. 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. Duncan praised everyone who played a role along the way, from his family to Wake Forest to the Spurs. On Saturday, Garnett was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside 2020 classmates Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan, eight months delayed from its original event date. Vanessa said Gigi, who also died in the helicopter crash, would be so proud of her father. No matter if you play zero minutes or 40 minutes. Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas presented Garnett. Rudy T campaigning for Robert Horry to be in the Hall was so very on-brand. pic.twitter.com/p0c88rXvDS. Top moments from star-studded Basketball Hall of Fame induction ft. of basketball history. Maybe with the sense these Lakers as constructed with moves at the All-Star break to add size and shooting dont need him. Do the Mavericks and Irving settle on three? No Embiid will put a big load on B-Ball Paul Reed, who will get heavy minutes at center. #20HoopClass enshrinee, Kevin Garnett. With 5:05 left in Game 1 against the Knicks and the Heat up three, Jimmy Butler tried to drive the lane, Josh Hart slipped and inadvertently kicked Butler in the ankle, and Butler went down. "My. Just for everything. 'He's still winning': Kobe Bryant inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame Because of the efforts of many of these men and women, I've been able to cover basketball around the world. Watch KGs induction speech in full in the video embedded below. 'He's still winning:' Kobe Bryant inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame Watch Kevin Garnett make Hall of Fame acceptance speech - NBA on NBC 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 dont have any regrets. 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. Kevin Garnett thanked a lot of people during his Basketball Hall of Fame induction speech Saturday. Lakers. During his speech, he made a point to thank some of his fellow honorees, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant, for all their "epic" battles against one another. I played the game hard, Garnett. Nothing is with regret. David Aldridge, Editor-in-chief Washington D.C, NBA senior columnist: It was, essentially, the last 30 years of my life covering basketball. To watch KG and Duncan and Kobe compete at the highest levels, in the NBA and internationally, was a privilege. Norman Quack's Chophouse closes its Stillwater location, Minnesota Senate passes bill to legalize recreational marijuana, For sale: A green thumb's house on Summit Avenue (with a conservatory! May 15, 2021 Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett was officially enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Saturday, but what made headlines was his interesting speech that didn't include Ray. Green told it this way to Marcus Thompson II and Shams Charania of The Athletic. 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. pic.twitter.com/iaczIfIdRd. After an even first half, Curry and the Warriors pulled away in the third quarter and went on to a comfortable 20-point win. ", KG to Tim Duncan and Vanessa Bryant as he closed out his Hall of Fame speech (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/PwxVB8y2IO. 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. KG ribbing the 'OGs' was perfect. While Garnett never did get the better of Duncan in the playoffs, he would eventually get his revenge against Bryant. #20HoopClass enshrinee, Kevin Garnett. Garnett Didn't Thank Allen, Rondo In Hall Of Fame Speech To the city of Minneapolis, I look forward to rebuilding you. Sam Cassell, being an annoying (butt) all these years in my ear, to Gary Trent, the biggest piece of work I know. pic.twitter.com/AKWqwWHRGq, Ahaan Rungta (@AhaanRungta) April 30, 2023. Jace enjoys the beat, even though he's been mistaken for a student on multiple occasions. Vanessa Bryant spoke to her husband's relentless drive to overcome his detractors. She was named coach of the year five times and is one of only five womens college coaches to win 1,000-plus games. It was a game where Curry would not let his team lose. Kevin Garnett officially will live on in basketball eternity. pic.twitter.com/5pSkrNxMkX. You're not just an MVP, you're an all-time great. We have an opportunity to play in Game 7 theyre rare, they dont come around. One of the many big names inducted into the Hall this year was Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett. Anchoring the Celtics defense, Garnett teamed with Paul Pierce and Ray Allen to form a new Big Three to lead the storied franchise to banner number 17. 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 for the ages to look back on his career as a player. 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. Garnett kicked off the ceremony on Saturday night, and in his speech, he made it a point to celebrate his fellow headliners. Both Garnett and Thomas played their high school basketball in the Chicago area. So if you guys want to blame me, or blame the intensity, blame her for that. And no matter how close Irving might be to James, the Lakers are disinterested in pursuing him in free agency, say league sources, who like all unnamed sources in this article were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. I dont have any regrets. The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame welcomed Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Eddie Sutton, Rudy Tomjanovich, Tamika Catchings, Kim Mulkey, Barbara Stevens, and Patrick Baumann as members of the Class of 2020 on Saturday. Thank you for being the amazing human being that you are.". 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. 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. Helped hone my skills, Garnett said. 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. Kevin Garnett shares some kind words on fellow #20HoopClass enshrinees, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. It was one to remember, to be sure. 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. 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. Basketball fans also got a great look at Kobes exhibit at the Hall of Fame, designed by Vanessa herself, alongside a moment where his daughter, Natalia, wore his Hall of Fame jacket. As he started his speech, the former Celtics superstar said he told the Hall of Fame he wanted to go first for one very specific reason. I played the game with a passion.. Thank you, Minnesota.. We see that you have javascript disabled. 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 Kevin Garnett's Full Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech - YouTube She was extremely passionate and cared about her craft, and Garnett said those values rubbed off on him. He then pointed out that he started as a swimmer in the U.S. Virgin Islands and didnt pick up a basketball until 14. Sam Cassell, being an annoying (butt) all these years in my ear, to Gary Trent, the biggest piece of work I know. It was a game where poise and experience in big moments things the Warriors are overflowing with mattered. LOOK: Kevin Garnett tears up as he asks Isiah Thomas to present him at 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. 'I Look Forward To Rebuilding Minneapolis': Kevin Garnett Inducted Into He ranks fourth all time in minutes played (50,418) and earned nine NBA All-Defensive First-Team selections. Many consider this the greatest class of all-time. Without Sota, I dont know if Im the same player going to Boston. Still, he carried no regrets about his time in Minnesota. UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) Vanessa. Embrace the moment.. His speech was as legendary as he was on the court. Catchings a 10-time All-Star, five-time Defensive Player of the Year, WNBA MVP, WNBA champion and Finals MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist recounted her seventh-grade self setting the goal of playing in the NBA ("Yes, the NBA," she said with a smile), and overcoming a hearing disability growing up. His speech was as legendary as he was on the court. Thank you for being the amazing human being that you are, Duncan said. 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. Tags: Kevin Garnett; Posted by: Ennio Terrasi Borghesan (18895 articles) So I dont regret anything. Heres a rundown of the evening as it unfolds, including a look at each new member. pic.twitter.com/OZkDi3umIk. When Ahmad Rashad introduced Garnett, he told the crowd that anything is possible on behalf of Garnett, who quickly echoed that belief. "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. May 15, 2021 6:37 pm ET After a long wait, Kevin Garnett is now a member of the NBA Hall of Fame. My mother is a very intense and passionate woman, who cared about her craft, cared about the quality of her craft, and I think I took some of that from her. Whether Irving and Luka Doni work out remains to be seen, but Irving staying in Dallas rather than moving to Los Angeles is a good bet. For all that cheered me, booed me. pic.twitter.com/iaczIfIdRd. Sign up for the Layup Lines newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Kevin Garnett When Ahmad Rashad introduced Garnett, he told the crowd that "anything is possible" on behalf of Garnett, who quickly echoed that belief. In Hall of Fame speech, Kevin Garnett says he, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Submit to Stumbleupon (Opens in new window), In Hall of Fame speech, Kevin Garnett says he looks forward to rebuilding Minneapolis, Naz Reid is a long-term fit for the Timberwolves and a high priority to bring back. I am so proud of you.". While it might not have taken place in the Hall itself in this pandemic-haunted year, Garnetts achievements will forever be honored within it. Published May. The full acceptance speech of Kevin Garnett. Thomas himself is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and was inducted back in 2000. Still, he carried no regrets about his time in Minnesota. Please check your email for a confirmation. "And it is, Garnett said. pic.twitter.com/6iHFqTMkB3, Stay up to date on all the latest news from Boston.com. pic.twitter.com/iKw5oXzuuI. He thanked Isiah Thomas for the "profound" advice that helped him make the leap. 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. Expect Butler to be a game-time decision on Tuesday (Miami will not tip its hand even if it knows the answer.) So if you guys want to blame me, or blame the intensity, blame her for that. Thank you guys.". 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. 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. Minnesota took a chance on me. 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. 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. He thanked Chicago, where he played his prep basketball, thanked Boston, where he won his NBA championship, and even thanked Brooklyn. Celtics Nation, I love you. Stephen Curry won Game 7 by dropping 50 points on the Kings Sunday. Recensioni racchette Padel // Miamis offense would struggle, particularly against a strong Knicks defense. Boston Celtics fan favorite and NBA champion Kevin Garnett is now enshrined in the Basketball Hall of Fame. I dont care how many minutes you play, I dont care if you dont play a single second, I dont care if its points, rebounds, whatever it is, but if youre getting on this bus, you are saying, I am going to do whatever it takes as far as my preparation goes, to win this game. Were not going out like that. I looked forward to all the battles, seriously. The enshrinement ceremony was delayed due to the pandemic and moved from Springfield, Mass., to Mohegan Sun Arena for more space. So I dont regret anything. Garnett praised fellow inductees Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant in his closing remarks, too. Garnett also had some heartwarming words to say to Vanessa Bryant about Kobe in the wake of his posthumous Hall of Fame induction. Congratulations, Vanessa. Best Reactions As Kevin Garnett Snubs Ray Allen In Hall Of Fame Speech "I played the game with a passion." He also shouted out fellow inductees Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. Kevin Garnett ushered in a new era of basketball in the spring of 1995 when he announced that he would be the first in what was to become a tidal wave of players to make the leap from high school to the NBA. Prepare your mind and body for this opportunity we have. pic.twitter.com/iaczIfIdRd, "I played the game hard, I played the game with a passion. During his speech, he made a point to thank some of his fellow. To the Timberwolves organization, to Kevin McHale, whos here, thank you, Kev. The brash move changed the game forever. 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. 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. 15, 2021 9:55 p.m. Kevin McHale being a great teacher, having great teammates like Sam Mitchell and Terry Porter that gave me kind of the bearings. Check out Kevin Garnetts full speech following his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Can the Wolves keep him around? SPRINGFIELD, Mass. 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.
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