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Without Kevin Garnett, there would be no Timberwolves

On Saturday, Kevin Garnett was selected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. There is no higher honor in basketball. For observers of Minnesota sports history, the honor seems inadequate.

The Timberwolves want to retire Garnett’s number, whenever he will deign to return to Target Center for a ceremony, but even that event would feel trifling, given his impact.

Shouldn’t the entire state retire his jersey? Shouldn’t it be draped over Spoonbridge and Cherry, or across Paul Bunyan’s back? Shouldn’t we at least name one of our lakes after him?

His Hall of Fame induction is the latest reminder that Garnett is the most valuable and indispensable Minnesota athlete since … well, maybe ever?