The Boston Celtics on Thursday announced the organization will retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 5 next season.
The announcement occurred during the first timeout in Boston’s game against the Clippers, with Garnett’s former Boston coach, Doc Rivers, standing on the opposite sideline.
“I’m honored and thankful to have my number retired with the Celtics,” Garnett said in a statement. “I will always have immense respect and appreciation for ownership, Danny Ainge, Doc Rivers, my past teammates and Celtic Nation!”
Garnett was traded to the Celtics from the Timberwolves in 2007 in exchange for seven players, and helped Boston to an NBA championship during his first year with the team.