Trivia

Garnett was given the nickname, "The Big Ticket" early on in his career because he was the first super star player the Minnesota Timberwolves ever had on their team and therefore attracted more fans than ever before to attend the Timberwolves' home games to watch the team play.

When he left the Minnesota Timberwolves, he was their all-time points leader (11,877), steals leader (848), rebounding leader (6,354), assists leader (2,650) and blocked shots leader (1,053).

14-time NBA All-Star.

His net worth is an estimated $190 million.[Sept 2016].

During his rookie year, Garnett was the youngest player in NBA history at 19 years and 11 months of age. That record was broken the following season by Jermaine O'Neal.

Was named the NBA's MVP Award for 2003-2004 NBA season.

During the 1997-1998 season, the Timberwolves and Garnett came to an agreement on a 6-year contract extension worth $126 million dollars. This enormous contract was considered a huge risk because as many speculated that it would significantly hinder the Wolves to sign new players or even keep players on their roster. It was also a major reason for the labor tensions between players and owners which led to the 1998 NBA lockout that almost eliminated the entire 1998-1999 NBA season.

Has two tattoos: One is his initials "KG"; the other is an arm and basketball with the words "Blood, Sweat, and Tears"

Elected to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2020. Induction ceremony was postponed until May 2021 owing to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Garnett married his long-time girlfriend Brandi Padilla, the sister-in-law of Jimmy Jam. The two married in July 2004 in a private ceremony in California. Due to the wedding, Garnett did not take part in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.

Was drafted by the Minnesota Timberwolves with the 5th overall pick in the 1995 NBA Draft. He became first NBA player drafted directly out of high school in since Darryl Dawkins and Bill Willoughby were selected in the 1975 NBA Draft.

Won a gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics as a member of the 2000 USA Men's Basketball Team (a.k.a. Dream Team IV).

Has two sisters: Sonya and Ashley

Son of Shirley Garnett, and O' Lewis McCullough.

Father of Capri Garnett, and Kavalli Garnett.

Cousin of Shammond Williams.

Half-brother of Louis McCullough.