US EditionReport: Kevin Garnett Rekindling Role with Wolves
Kevin Garnett will engage in business, community, and fan activities with the Timberwolves and Lynx as his No. 21 jersey retirement is planned within two seasons.
- On Thursday, ESPN reported Kevin Garnett, NBA Hall of Famer and former Timberwolves star, agreed to reunite with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Lynx in a new role finalized this month with Rich Gray and George Daniel.
- After years of estrangement due to a fallout with former majority owner Glen Taylor, the franchise's ownership transition to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez prioritized culture and alumni ties, paving the way for Garnett's return.
- Charania said Garnett's No. 21 jersey will be retired in Minnesota over the next two seasons, but no specific date yet has been announced for the ceremony at the Target Center.
- Under Lore and Rodriguez, the Timberwolves have committed resources including front office hires and luxury tax payments, while Garnett's new role could increase his presence at the Target Center and team facilities, re-engaging Minnesota fans.
- By the numbers, Kevin Garnett, the Big Ticket, spent 21 seasons in the NBA with 14 in Minnesota, amassing over 26,000 points and 14,662 rebounds.
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Frederick: Timberwolves had to bring Kevin Garnett back into the fold
Kevin Garnett is back — a big win for Minnesota — though the Big Ticket wasn’t complimentary. The Timberwolves and Lynx announced the return of the greatest player in Wolves franchise history on Thursday in the role of “team ambassador.” Reports stated the organization had reached an “agreement” to bring Garnett back into the fold, with financial compensation attached. Minnesota announced that Garnett will “serve in a visible and active role” by…
Star Tribune
The Daily ItemAfter years of estrangement, Kevin Garnett will reunite with Timberwolves, have jersey retired
The 2004 NBA MVP never mended fences with former owner Glen Taylor but has patched things up with new ownership. Taylor said, “I’m happy for him.”
Kevin Garnett returning to Timberwolves, will have his number retired
MINNEAPOLIS – Basketball Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett is making a comeback to the Minnesota Timberwolves as a team ambassador. “The Big Ticket” is reuniting with the team, and working with the Minnesota Lynx, in a new, all-encompassing role involving business, community efforts and content development. Garnett had been distant from the Wolves organization since his playing career ended in 2016 due to a fallout with the team’s previous owner Glen …
Kevin Garnett to join Timberwolves in off-court role, have jersey retired
At long last, Kevin Garnett is coming home. After a decade of abstaining from organizational relationships as a result of a tiff with then majority owner Glen Taylor, Garnett is set to join the Timberwolves and Lynx in an “all-encompassing role involving business, community and fan-engagement efforts and content development,” ESPN reported Thursday morning. Garnett’s relationship with Taylor twice soured — once during his career, and once after …
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