Kevin Garnett Walks Into Target Center and the Place Goes Absolutely Nuts
The Minnesota Timberwolves closed out their regular season with a 132-126 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday, but the real story wasn't happening on the court. It was happening courtside, where franchise legend Kevin Garnett made his first appearance at Target Center in eight years for fan appreciation night, and Minneapolis gave him the welcome he deserved.
The Return of a Franchise Icon
With the Wolves already locked into the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference and the Pelicans eliminated from the playoffs, the main draw was crystal clear: KG was coming home. The Hall of Famer and all-time franchise leader in nearly every major statistical category walked into the arena with Timberwolves co-owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez after player introductions, and the crowd erupted. Garnett patted his heart with his hand, soaking in the moment. Then he gave current star Anthony Edwards a bear hug before taking his courtside seat. That's the kind of moment that reminds you why this guy means everything to Minnesota basketball.
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This return is sweeter because of what came before. Garnett had a falling out with previous owner Glen Taylor after his playing career ended, but the two sides found their way back to each other. Last year, he reached an agreement with the team to serve as an ambassador. His No. 21 jersey will be retired at a later date. It's not just a ceremonial role either. This is Garnett actually coming home to the organization that made him a legend.
Resting Up for the Playoffs
The Timberwolves (49-33) sat nine of their top 10 players heading into the playoffs, giving fan favorite Joe Ingles a token start. He delivered a solid 15 points and 10 assists. Rookie forward Joan Beringer came off the bench with a monster performance: 24 points, 12 rebounds, and seven blocks. Nothing fancy needed on this night. The real story was KG walking back through those doors.
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