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Kevin Garnett started his career with the Minnesota Timberwolves and immediately became the most important player on that team for many years.
But around 2006, it started to become clear that Garnett could be leaving Minnesota for another NBA team.
Speaking on “Podcast P with Paul George,” former Golden State Warriors player Matt Barnes said that Garnett was very close to signing with the Warriors at that time.
Barnes claimed that Garnett wanted to play in California and was interested in either the Los Angeles Lakers or the Warriors.
Kobe Bryant didn’t seem interested in acquiring Garnett’s talents so the Warriors were on the verge of getting him instead.
In the end, Garnett obviously didn’t choose to move to Golden State.
In the summer of 2007, Garnett was traded by the Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics for multiple players and some draft picks.
It was there that he started a brand new, exciting chapter of his career.
During his six seasons playing for the Celtics, Garnett averaged 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.7 assists.
He helped the team build a powerful big three and become one of the most prominent teams in the league.
Of course, he was also a leader for the squad when they won their championship in 2008.
At that time, the Warriors were at best a middling team that continually showed signs of greatness that just weren’t enough.
Fans can’t help but wonder what the team could have done if Garnett was in the lineup.
Obviously, it all worked out for the best because the Warriors continued to struggle but they ultimately drafted impressive young stars, such as Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green.
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