Kevin Garnett Blasts Timberwolves Owner
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - FEBRUARY 14: Kevin Garnett, a finalist for the 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, speaks during a ceremony announcing the finalists at the United Center on February 14, 2020 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
Ever wonder why the Timberwolves haven’t yet retired Kevin Garnett’s number? Turns out KG has some bad blood with his former team.
KG claims there was a plan in place for him to join the T-wolves organization, but that deal fell apart after the death of coach Flip Saunders.
In an interview with The Athletic, Garnett blasted Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, saying “I don’t so business with snakes”. Now KG refuses to take part in any T-Wolves number retirement ceremony – even though the Celtics will be retiring his number next season.
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