Kevin Garnett was born on May 19, 1976 in Mauldin, South Carolina.

Kevin Garnett worked endlessly on his game, playing at Springfield Park, an outdoor court near his home in Mauldin during the period from January 2, 1986 to January 1, 1990.

In 1991, Kevin Garnett entered high school as a 6'6" ninth grader and earned a starting position on the school's basketball team.

Kevin Garnett led his high school team, the Mavericks, to the semifinals of the South Carolina Class AAAA tournament.

Kevin Garnett was involved in a situation at school where a white student suffered a fractured ankle. He was arrested along with four other black youths, charged with second-degree lynching, but the charges were dropped after going through a pretrial intervention program.

Kevin Garnett appears on the cover of Sports Illustrated for the first time with the words 'Ready or Not.'

Kevin Garnett is drafted fifth overall in the 1995 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves, just days after finishing high school. The draft took place at the SkyDome in Toronto, Canada.

Signed his initial professional contract, a three-year, $4.636 million deal with the Timberwolves.

On October 14, 1995, he signed his first professional contract with the Timberwolves, a three-year deal worth $4.636 million.

On November 3, 1995, he played his first NBA game in Sacramento, entering the game off the bench during the Timberwolves season opener. He finished the game with 8 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist in 16 minutes.

He played his first NBA game in Sacramento, coming off the bench and scoring 8 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist in 16 minutes.

He scored 19 points for the first time as a Timberwolf in a game against the Spurs.

On January 9, 1996, he made the first start of his NBA career for the Timberwolves, scoring nine points and grabbing eight rebounds in a game against the Lakers in L.A.

He made the first start of his career, scoring nine points and grabbing eight rebounds in a game against the Lakers.

On March 27, 1996, he achieved a then career high of 19 rebounds in a game played at Philadelphia.

On May 16, 1996, he scored a then career high of 33 points in a game against Boston.

A young Kevin Garnett led the Timberwolves in a game against the Lakers.

On November 23, 1996, he was honored by being named to the NBA's All-Rookie Second Team.

On March 23, 1997, he reached a milestone by scoring his 1,000th career point in a game against the Clippers.

On April 10, 1997, he achieved a significant milestone by grabbing his 1,000th career rebound in a game against Miami.

On August 11, 1997, he scored 19 points in the Timberwolves' 108-96 victory over the Clippers in Los Angeles, securing the Timberwolves' first Playoff berth in franchise history.

Kevin Garnett and his agent turned down the initial contract offer from the Timberwolves, but eventually agreed to a record-breaking six-year contract extension worth $126 million just one hour before the deadline. This deal was considered risky and led to speculation about the team's future financial capabilities.

On January 3, 1998, Kevin Garnett expressed his commitment to the Timberwolves by stating that Minnesota is his home and emphasizing a bright future for the team. He mentioned that his decision was not solely based on money but also on his desire to play for the team and his positive relationship with Kevin McHale.

Signed a six-year, $126 million contract extension with the Timberwolves, which at the time was the largest multiyear deal in professional team sports.

Became the first all-star starter in Timberwolves franchise history during the 1998 NBA All-Star Game at Madison Square Garden in New York, in his second career all-star appearance.

Timberwolves traded Stephon Marbury to New Jersey, breaking up the predicted 1-2 punch that many thought would be the next Stockton and Malone.

Featured on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the tagline 'The Kid Who Changed The Game' and the cover story titled 'Howlin' Wolf'. This was Garnett's second appearance on the SI cover.

Scored a career-high 40 points against the Celtics in Boston.

On May 20, 2000, Timberwolves' guard and Garnett's close friend Malik Sealy was killed by a drunk driver shortly after celebrating Garnett's 24th birthday.

Named to the All-NBA first team for the first time in his career.

On October 1, 2000, Kevin Garnett was named to the All-NBA first team for the first time in his career.

On November 14, 2000, Kevin Garnett helped the U.S. Olympic basketball team win the gold medal by defeating France 85-75 at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.

On February 3, 2001, Kevin Garnett reportedly confronted Wally Szczerbiak in the team training room and had to be restrained by teammates.

On February 7, 2001, the Timberwolves achieved their franchise-record 10 consecutive wins after defeating a team at the Air Canada Centre.

On April 15, 2001, Kevin Garnett matched his career-high with 40 points in a game against the Sacramento Kings, while the Timberwolves established their franchise-record 11th consecutive win.

Kevin Garnett became the third NBA player to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks in the same season while playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2002-03.

Achieved the All-Star Game MVP award.

He was named MVP of the NBA All-Star Game held at Philips Arena in Atlanta after scoring 37 points in 41 minutes, leading the Western Conference to a 155-145 victory in double overtime.

He achieved a career-high and franchise record of 24 rebounds for the third time in his career during a game against Sacramento.

He recorded a career-high of 12 assists during a game against the Phoenix Suns.

He achieved a triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 12 assists, marking his 12th career triple-double.

Signed a five-year contract extension with the Timberwolves, running through the 2008-09 season with a 'player option' after the 2007-08 season.

Kevin Garnett was named MVP of the NBA All-Star Game held at Philips Arena in Atlanta after scoring 37 points in 41 minutes and leading the Western Conference to a 155-145 victory in double overtime.

Scored 28 points as the Timberwolves eliminated the Nuggets in the first round, advancing to the second round for the first time in franchise history after seven previous unsuccessful attempts.

On May 3, 2004, Kevin Garnett was officially named the Most Valuable Player of the 2003-2004 NBA season. This was the first time in his career that he won the prestigious award, after playing in the league for eight and a half years since his debut in November 1995.

On May 19, 2004, Kevin Garnett played a crucial role in leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a Game 7 victory over the Sacramento Kings. He showcased an outstanding performance with 32 points, 21 rebounds, 2 assists, 5 blocks, and 4 steals in 46 minutes of play.

On January 4, 2005, Kevin Garnett scored a career-high 47 points in a game against the Phoenix Suns. Despite his impressive performance of 17 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 blocks, the Timberwolves faced a loss. Garnett shot 19-28 from the field and 9-11 from the free-throw line.

Hit a turnaround fadeaway gamewinner at the buzzer to lift the Timberwolves to a 94-93 win over the Trailblazers, marking his fourth buzzer gamewinner of his career and the 11th in Timberwolves history.

Recorded the 30th 20-20 game of his career, scoring 22 points and grabbing 20 rebounds in a game against Miami, despite ending in a loss.

Reached 19,000 career regular season points in a game against the Knicks in New York, joining an elite group of players with at least 19,000 points, 10,000 rebounds, and 4,000 assists in NBA history.

On July 31, 2007, Kevin Garnett was traded to the Boston Celtics in a significant 7-for-1 deal involving multiple players and draft picks. This trade marked a new chapter in Garnett's career as he joined the Celtics with the aim of contributing to their success.

In 2007-08 season, Kevin Garnett had an outstanding performance as he led the Boston Celtics to success with his exceptional skills on both ends of the court.

Kevin Garnett was traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics for five players and two first-round draft picks, marking the largest trade for one player in NBA history.

Kevin Garnett was traded by the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Boston Celtics for five players and two first-round draft picks, marking the largest trade for one player in NBA history.

In his debut game with the Boston Celtics, Kevin Garnett showcased his skills by scoring 22 points, grabbing 20 rebounds, and contributing significantly in assists, blocks, and steals in a victory against the Wizards.

Kevin Garnett continued to shine in November 2007 with his exceptional performance, displaying his versatility and impact on the court for the Boston Celtics.

Scored 8 points in 23 minutes during a Celtics blowout win over the Knicks, ending a streak of 411 consecutive games of double-digit scoring.

Kevin Garnett was honored as the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2007–08 season, marking the first time a Celtic player had received this award since the franchise's establishment in 1946.

Kevin Garnett played a crucial role in helping the Boston Celtics secure their 17th NBA Championship, scoring 26 points and grabbing 14 rebounds in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Following their championship victory, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen made an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman on June 18, 2008.

Kevin Garnett became the youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 career games on October 31, 2008, at the age of 32 years and 165 days.

Kevin Garnett played in his 1,000th career (regular season) game at the age of 32 years and 165 days, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach that milestone. He surpassed Shawn Kemp's previous record. Garnett's stats after 1,000 games include 20.407 points, 11.213 rebounds, 4.395 assists, 1.666 blocks, 1.386 steals, 2.530 turnovers, 2.521 fouls, and 37.926 minutes per game.

Kevin Garnett played in his 1,000th career (regular season) game at the age of 32 years and 165 days, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach that milestone. He surpassed Shawn Kemp's previous record. After the 1,000 games, Garnett's stats included 20.407 points, 11.213 rebounds, 4.395 assists, 1.666 blocks, 1.386 steals, 2.530 turnovers, 2.521 fouls, and 37.926 minutes per game.

During a game against the Utah Jazz on February 19, 2009, Kevin Garnett suffered a knee injury while attempting an alley-oop, forcing him to miss the remainder of the 2008–09 season, including the playoffs.

The Boston Celtics faced the Los Angeles Lakers in a decisive seventh game of the 2010 NBA Finals. The Celtics had a lead well into the third quarter, but the Lakers made a comeback and secured the victory.

After injuring his right knee in December 2010, Kevin Garnett missed two weeks of play. He made his comeback on January 17, 2011, facing the Orlando Magic with the Boston Celtics.

On June 30, 2012, Kevin Garnett agreed to a three-year contract extension with the Boston Celtics, valued at around $34 million. This extension showed the team's commitment to Garnett as a key player.

In a game against the Los Angeles Lakers on February 7, 2013, Kevin Garnett scored his 25,000th career point. This milestone highlighted his scoring prowess and longevity in the NBA.

On June 27, 2013, the Boston Celtics and the Brooklyn Nets reached a deal to trade Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce, and Jason Terry for future first-round picks in the 2014, 2016, and 2018 drafts, as well as other players. This trade eventually led to the Brooklyn Nets acquiring Garnett.

On December 13, 2013, Kevin Garnett surpassed 14,000 career rebounds, becoming only the tenth player in NBA history to do so. He also joined a select group of players with specific career milestones in points, rebounds, and assists.

On November 1, 2014, Kevin Garnett had one of his best games for the Brooklyn Nets as he recorded 18 points and 14 rebounds in a win over the Detroit Pistons. Six days later, he achieved another milestone by moving up the all-time rebounding list.

On February 19, 2015, Kevin Garnett agreed to be traded back to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for another player. This marked his return to Minnesota after several years away from the team.

On July 11, 2015, Kevin Garnett signed a two-year deal with the Timberwolves.

On November 15, 2015, Kevin Garnett became the fifth player in NBA history to play at least 50,000 minutes.

On December 1, 2015, Kevin Garnett surpassed Jason Kidd for third place on the NBA's career minutes list.

In a game against the Portland Trail Blazers on December 5, 2015, Kevin Garnett became the 15th player in NBA history to surpass 26,000 career points.

On December 11, 2015, during a game against the Denver Nuggets, Kevin Garnett passed Karl Malone as the NBA's all-time leader in defensive rebounds.

On September 23, 2016, Kevin Garnett announced his retirement from the NBA after 21 seasons.

On July 12, 2018, Kevin Garnett's wife filed for divorce, seeking custody of their children.

In 2019, Kevin Garnett made an appearance as himself in the crime thriller Uncut Gems, alongside Adam Sandler.

Kevin Garnett was inducted into the Hall of Fame as a Player in 2020.

On August 20, 2021, the Boston Celtics announced that they would retire Kevin Garnett's number 5 jersey on March 13, 2022, in a game against the Dallas Mavericks.

A look back at the career of NBA legend Kevin Garnett.