Kevin Garnett is the best player in the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise history. The Big Ticket is a one-time MVP, 10-time All-Star, and eight-time All-NBA player with the Wolves. Additionally, he led the Wolves to their first conference finals appearance. However, KG still doesn't have his iconic No. 21 jersey hanging from the rafters of the Target Center.
The reasoning for this is a longstanding issue with former owner Glen Taylor. With Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore officially taking the reins, though, it's been speculated that Garnett's number will be retired this season. Furthermore, it's been reported that KG might seek a role within the organization. Nevertheless, an official date for Garnett's jersey retirement hasn't been set.
Minnesota is bringing back its classic jersey from the Garnett era, which further hints at a jersey retirement. Undoubtedly, Wolves fans are awaiting this exciting announcement.
The ideal game for Garnett's jersey retirement is obvious
While an official date hasn't been announced, one date stands out as a no-brainer to retire KG's jersey. That, of course, is November 29 against the Boston Celtics, which is also Garnett's former team. With Boston, KG won an NBA championship, Defensive Player of the Year, and made five more All-Star teams. Garnett's No. 5 is already in the rafters at TD Garden.
Notably, the Wolves have announced this will be one of the 21 home games that they're wearing their classic jerseys. Specifically, wearing this jersey for 21 home games seems like a clear nod to Garnett. Overall, KG's jersey to be retired against the Celtics would be absolutely perfect.
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It's not a guarantee that KG's jersey will be retired against Boston
Despite this, with the season now weeks away, it's curious that no official date has been set. Having KG's jersey retired against the Celtics would be logical, and it's still possible. Regardless, with each passing day, it seems more and more likely that Garnett's jersey retirement will take place later in the season.
Garnett's jersey retirement will almost certainly take place while they're wearing their classic jerseys. As a result, two possibilities later in the season could be against the Houston Rockets on March 25 or the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 29. These games are marquee matchups, making them fitting for a jersey retirement.
Ultimately, whenever it happens, Wolves fans will be excited for Garnett's long-overdue jersey retirement. As the season inches closer, expect an announcement to be made sooner rather than later.