The Minnesota Timberwolves announce they will retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey following their Feb. 28 game against the Boston Celtics at Target Center. The ceremony is scheduled to take place after the matchup this season.
The honor is described as being long overdue. Outlets note Garnett played 14 seasons with Minnesota, where he becomes the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and earned major individual awards, including NBA MVP and Defensive Player of the Year. The retirement also aligns with the Celtics having already retired Garnett’s jersey in 2022.
Reporting across outlets is consistent on the date, opponent, and the jersey number, but details vary in emphasis. Yahoo frames the event as a late recognition and mentions that it will be part of NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball broadcast, while other coverage highlights the significance of Garnett’s Timberwolves accomplishments and his place in franchise history.
Garnett will become only the second player in the Timberwolves’ 37-year history to have a number retired, after Malik Sealy, whose number was retired following his death in a 2000 car crash.
