On Monday, The Athletic posted its list of the top 25 NBA players of the 21st century. It certainly wasn’t an easy task given all the Hall of Fame talent, active and retired, that have suited up over that time. Kevin Garnett, the undisputed best player in Timberwolves history, came in at 11th on the list.
KG won MVP and Defensive Player of the Year
Now, Garnett’s whole career wasn’t included in deciding where he should be placed. The 2000-01 season was the first used for the exercise, so that took away the first five seasons of The Big Ticket’s 21-year career.