NBA Figures Pay Tribute to Kevin Garnett on Day He Announces His Retirement

NBA figures have paid tribute to Kevin Garnett on Twitter and Instagram.

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Today, the trash-talking, shot-swatting, rim-rocking NBA icon Kevin Garnett sadly announced his retirement. After 21 seasons in the league, all but eight of which he spent with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Big Ticket is walking away from the game.

Father Time is undefeated, but seeing another NBA legend retire in the same year as Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan was crushing for fans and players alike. NBA figures have paid tribute to KG and lamented his retirement on Twitter and Instagram today.

Kevin Garnett once said when he retires he would disappear & if you wanted to find him he would be playing at YMCA in Malibu. I believe him.

Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier:

#ThankYouKG
You were right, anything is possible... pic.twitter.com/h9Al9FOL1q

Timberwolves teammate Ricky Rubio:

Bulls legend Scottie Pippen:

Amazing career for KG! Ultra talented and one of the most intense players I've ever seen. Loved his passion for defense. He was a beast...

Grizzlies guard Mike Conley Jr.:

Salute to KG! 21 season as a fierce competitor. Congrats on a great career! pic.twitter.com/LMy8VA2BTv

Andy Miller, Garnett’s agent:

Clippers guard Jamal Crawford:

KG, one of the players I always wanted to play with..I always admired his love for the game, talent, and unselfishness.. #top10favplayerever

Former Magic and Rockets star Tracy McGrady:

Bucks guard Khris Middleton:

Man..TD KG & Kobe all retired the same yr. Crazy to think I grew up watchin them as a kid & got 2 play against each of them last yr #Legends

Bulls guard Jerian Grant:

If you ever wanna know how hard or intense you're supposed to play, watch KG highlights. #ThanksKG

Raptors forward Jared Sullinger:

Always had my back regardless if you was in green or not. Thank you for everything you did.#5 #21 you will be missed pic.twitter.com/G1IB3BMpaw
First the Black Mamba.... then The Big Fundamental.... now the Big Ticket..... geeshhhhh. One hell of a HOF class....

Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams:

Newly signed Clippers guard Dorell Wright:

Congrats to the big ticket on a dope career. 🙏🏾🙏🏾
I'll never 4get my rookie yr in the club in Htown.Tryin to Mac to a yng lady. Ticket slapped me in the back of the head and said stop lyin😭😭

Sixers guard Nik Stauskas:

KG, Kobe and Timmy all gone at the same time. An end to a great era. You guys will be missed! #Legends

Former NBA guard Jordan Crawford:

Every player that ever played basketball would love the Big ticket as a teammate... Dude is really one of a kind!!

We will all miss KG.

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