kevin garnett hall of fame speech transcript

Green told it this way to Marcus Thompson II and Shams Charania of The Athletic. He thanked Isiah Thomas for the profound advice that helped him make the leap straight from high school to the NBA. My mother is a very intense and passionate woman, who cared about her craft, cared about the quality of her craft, and I think I took some of that from her. Catchings a 10-time All-Star, five-time Defensive Player of the Year, WNBA MVP, WNBA champion and Finals MVP and four-time Olympic gold medalist recounted her seventh-grade self setting the goal of playing in the NBA ("Yes, the NBA," she said with a smile), and overcoming a hearing disability growing up. Vanessa said Gigi, who also died in the helicopter crash, would be so proud of her father. David Butler II/USA TODAY Sports Images, Sox Transactions, Trades, and Free Agents. Irving may not find the market for his services he might hope for, and the Mavericks want him back. Jace enjoys the beat, even though he's been mistaken for a student on multiple occasions. To watch KG and Duncan and Kobe compete at the highest levels, in the NBA and internationally, was a privilege. Well just have to see. And yes, he thanked Minnesota, and re-emphasized his commitment to the state where he spent the first 12 and also the one-and-a-half final years of his NBA career. Because of the efforts of many of these men and women, I've been able to cover basketball around the world. pic.twitter.com/iaczIfIdRd. I am so proud of you.". It's an honor to go into the Hall with you bro, you and Kobe. Norman Quack's Chophouse closes its Stillwater location, Minnesota Senate passes bill to legalize recreational marijuana, For sale: A green thumb's house on Summit Avenue (with a conservatory! Sign up for the Layup Lines newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. This came after Garnett stated he only wished hed gone to Boston earlier in his career, likely to have a few more legitimate swings at winning more championships. Vanessa said his most cherished accomplishment was being the very best girl dad. Sign up for the Celtics Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Presented for induction by Isiah Thomas, Garnett nodded to his Celtics heyday by wearing a green jacket and predicting that former teammate Paul Pierce would be inducted in the 2021 class. Vanessa Bryant spoke to her husband's relentless drive to overcome his detractors. The 2020 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame class is one of the most star-studded of all-time, led by Kobe Bryant and fellow NBA legends Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan. pic.twitter.com/OZkDi3umIk. If youre getting on this bus, youre making a commitment to this team. I thank Glen, I thank Kevin, I thank Flip Saunders for actually blessing me with the opportunity of being drafted and giving me the canvas to come out here and show the world. He thanked Chicago, where he played his prep basketball, thanked Boston, where he won his NBA championship, and even thanked Brooklyn. David Aldridge, Editor-in-chief Washington D.C, NBA senior columnist: It was, essentially, the last 30 years of my life covering basketball. ET. "You guys demanded the best of me, and it brought the best out of me. You're a true champ. Kyrie Irving was sitting courtside in Crypto.com Arena for the Lakers Game 6 against the Grizzlies a game that if the Lakers lost likely would mean the end of their season. On Saturday, Garnett was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside 2020 classmates. These Lakers dont plan to pursue Irving this summer, reports Joe Varden at The Athletic. Duncan was eloquent and touching you'd never know he hated talking publicly. After a long wait, Kevin Garnett is now a member of the NBA Hall of Fame. By the fourth quarter, when the Lakers had made the game a laugher and turned it into garbage time, Irving got up and left the arena. I want to thank my mother, Shirley, for that.. Garnett also had some heartwarming words to say to Vanessa Bryant about Kobe in the wake of his posthumous Hall of Fame induction. I think everything I learned in Minnesota I was able to carry to Boston and make myself a better player and a better teammate, Garnett said. Garnett's jersey retirement and Hall of Fame induction might be the last opportunities to heal the longstanding rift between the 2008 title team, should enough time to have passed for that to. Now officially ensconced in basketball Valhalla, Boston Celtics champion center Kevin Garnett has rightfully been honored with the sports' highest recognition, ahead of which he gave a speech. Basketball fans also got a great look at Kobes exhibit at the Hall of Fame, designed by Vanessa herself, alongside a moment where his daughter, Natalia, wore his Hall of Fame jacket. Nearly 200,000 people visit the Hall of Fame Museum each year to learn about the game, experience the interactive exhibits and test their skills on the Jerry Colangelo "Court of Dreams." Kevin Garnett officially will live on in basketball eternity. He thanked Isiah Thomas for the "profound" advice that helped him make the leap. Duncan entered the Hall of Fame among one of the most star-studded classes in history, joining the late Kobe Bryant; Kevin Garnett; college coaching legend Eddie Sutton; two-time NBA. Expect Butler to be a game-time decision on Tuesday (Miami will not tip its hand even if it knows the answer.) NBA legend Kevin Garnett was enshrined into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday night, and during his speech, he made it a priority to mention some of his former. UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) Vanessa. Its an uncommon sprain in the NBA, and the recovery time can be anywhere from two to six weeks, depending upon the severity of the sprain (something we dont know, although Shams Charania of The Athletic reported it is more than a simple Grade 1 sprain. Miamis offense would struggle, particularly against a strong Knicks defense. He then thanked the Timberwolves and Celtics, shouting out head coach Doc Rivers for allowing him to be both a better player and person and teaching him the value of Ubuntu. Garnett said he expects teammate Paul Pierce to be up on the same stage next year, which seems likely based on a report earlier Saturday. pic.twitter.com/iKw5oXzuuI. As three of the best players in the Western Conference during the late 1990s and early 2000s, Garnett, Duncan and Bryant matched up countless times, both in the regular season and the playoffs, and played together in nine different All-Star Games. The former Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves and Brooklyn Nets player gave a wide-ranging induction speech that focused on the many positives in his professional journey across three franchises and 21 seasons in the league. Nobody could question whether Kevin Garnett was Hall of Fame worthy. Thank you for being the amazing human being that you are.". https://celticswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/16/nba-boston-celtics-kg-hof/, Bill Russell voted into Basketball Hall of Fame as coach, Paul Pierce elected to Basketball Hall of Fame on first ballot, Celtics breeze to an easy 124-108 win over T-Wolves down several players, Report: Paul Pierce to be named to Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2021, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Kobe Bryant is in the Hall now, along with contemporaries Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett, headliners of a group of nine who got their delayed and long-awaited enshrinement on Saturday night,. And that started before they even boarded the bus. Bryant and Garnett were among the three NBA players named to the 2020 Hall of Fame class on Saturday, but Bryant won't be there to give his long-awaited Hall of Fame speech because he along . The enshrinement ceremony was delayed due to the pandemic and moved from Springfield, Mass., to Mohegan Sun Arena for more space. He thanked Chicago, where he played his prep basketball, thanked Boston, where he won his NBA championship, and even thanked Brooklyn. Sam Cassell, being an annoying (butt) all these years in my ear, to Gary Trent, the biggest piece of work I know. ft. of basketball history. The Class of 2021, which is expected to include Pierce, will be announced Sunday. Im a country boy. Rest in peace, for teaching me, for helping me, Garnett said. Watch Xander Bogaerts Blast Absurd Homer For Red Sox Vs. Angels, Red Sox Wrap: Offense Lifts Martn Prez To First Win Vs. Angels, Thumbnail photo via I think everything I learned in Minnesota I was able to carry to Boston and make myself a better player and a better teammate, Garnett said. Heres a rundown of the evening as it unfolds, including a look at each new member. pic.twitter.com/p0c88rXvDS. Please check your email for a confirmation. Whatever happens with the Lakers series against the Warriors starting Tuesday, it will not dramatically alter their postseason path the Lakers found something that works around LeBron James and Anthony Davis and they are going to run it back. She was extremely passionate and cared about her craft, and Garnett said those values rubbed off on him. State says changes needed. "I looked forward to all the battles, seriously. Check out Kevin Garnett's full speech following his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Now officially ensconced in basketball Valhalla, Boston Celtics champion center Kevin Garnett has rightfully been honored with the sports highest recognition, ahead of which he gave a speech for the ages to look back on his career as a player. So I dont regret anything. The Knicks lost those minutes by four points. May 16, 2021 12:22 AM Kobe Bryant, Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett joined six others at the Hall of Fame Class of 2020 Enshrinement Ceremony on Saturday. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. I played the game hard, Garnett. What a weekend full of celebration to Kobe and his life and career, and we wouldnt have it any other way. Garnett also recalled his clashes with Duncan, who joined Garnett on the All-NBA first team three times in a five-year span in the early 2000s. Thank you, Flip. pic.twitter.com/j328vaUZiZ. Once he did that, you have no choice but to rise up. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. At the end of Garnetts speech, the 44-year-old had some kind words for Duncan about how hard they competed against one another during their careers. The brash move changed the game forever. Teams dont want to go past two, Irving obviously will want four. This came after Garnett stated he only wished hed gone to Boston earlier in his career, likely to have a few more legitimate swings at winning more championships. My mother is a very intense and passionate woman, who cared about her craft, cared about the quality of her craft, and I think I took some of that from her. "And it. Kevin Garnett puts his hand on his heart during a speech during the 2020 Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) She thanked Jordan first for being there and said that Jordan meant so much to Bryant. Best known for its annual marquee Enshrinement Ceremony honoring the games elite, the Hall of Fame also operates over 70 high school and collegiate competitions annually throughout the country and abroad. So no, I dont regret none of that. PBT Podcast: Talking first round of playoffs, where do Clippers go now? Youre in this space where you gon fold or you gonna rise up. A lot of people dont know Im from South Carolina. One of the many big names inducted into the Hall this year was Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett. "I played the game with a passion." He also shouted out fellow inductees Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. The late Kobe Bryant was finally inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, as the nine-member Class of 2020 was enshrined on an emotional night in Uncasville, Conn. Also in the star-studded class were Patrick Baumann, Tamika Catchings, Tim Duncan, Kevin Garnett, Kim Mulkey, Barbara Stevens, Eddie Sutton and Rudy Tomjanovich, who were selected for induction in April 2020. Other inductees on Saturday night also paid tribute to Kobe Bryant including Duncan who thanked the Lakers star for challenging him. Jace has covered a slew of sports since he joined the Pioneer Press in May 2015, but his primary duty is covering high schools. pic.twitter.com/iaczIfIdRd, "I played the game hard, I played the game with a passion. Kevin McHale being a great teacher, having great teammates like Sam Mitchell and Terry Porter that gave me kind of the bearings. Sam Amick, senior NBA writer: It's very fitting that I share my thoughts here after DA, the Hall of Famer himself who said it so very well. And no matter how close Irving might be to James, the Lakers are disinterested in pursuing him in free agency, say league sources, who like all unnamed sources in this article were granted anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly. Garnett then shouted out Tim Duncan and the late Kobe Bryant and closed by summing up what fans who have watched him play for years already know. That's my time, thank you guys. Kevin Garnett | Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech. In 2003, the Lakers won a first-round matchup against the Wolves, and in 2004 the Lakers knocked them out in the Western Conference finals. Open Tuesday - Sunday 10am - 4pm, Closed Monday. I wanted Bill Russell to hear my speech., Thank you to all the fans, to everybody. "You are an exceptional person," Duncan said to Popovich. It was one to remember, to be sure. Maybe with the sense these Lakers as constructed with moves at the All-Star break to add size and shooting dont need him. The Hall of Fame has more than 400 inductees and 40,000 sq. Kevin Garnett shares some kind words on fellow #20HoopClass enshrinees, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. The fifth overall pick in the 1995 Draft played 21 seasons, earning 15 All-Star nods and nine appearances on the NBAs First Team All-Defense. Follow Boston.com on Instagram (Opens in a New Tab), Follow Boston.com on Twitter (Opens in a New Tab), Like Boston.com on Facebook (Opens in a New Tab), Doc Rivers remembered late Celtics VP Heather Walker with touching tribute, Steph Curry scores playoff career-high 50 Warriors down Kings in Game 7, Jimmy Butler, Heat start 2nd round with 108-101 win over Knicks. We got embarrassed the other night, and we never f****** going out like that.'. I dont care how many minutes you play, I dont care if you dont play a single second, I dont care if its points, rebounds, whatever it is, but if youre getting on this bus, you are saying, I am going to do whatever it takes as far as my preparation goes, to win this game. Were not going out like that. He then pointed out that he started as a swimmer in the U.S. Virgin Islands and didnt pick up a basketball until 14. Jimmy Butler said it feels like a rolled ankle.. Shop Officially licensed 'Kevin Garnett - Anything Is Possible' art piece: https://bit.ly/3efCKh6#shorts #shortsvideo #succesful #officeart #motivationalspee. The Knicks will get Julius Randle back at some point this series his status for Game 2 also is unknown due to a sprained left ankle and they become much more formidable with him. To acquire him would require jettisoning several deadline acquisitions who have helped revitalize their season and land them in a second-round series against the Golden State Warriors. 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During his speech, he made a point to thank some of his fellow honorees, Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant, for all their "epic" battles against one another. Both Garnett and Thomas played their high school basketball in the Chicago area. Garnett used much of his seven-minute speech to thank past and present NBA players, family and friends along with the organizations he played for including the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. Garnett, who will be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday, captured the sports world's imagination with his successful preps-to-pros leap. Published May. Thank you for being the amazing human being that you are, Duncan said. I dont have any regrets. https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/05/kevin-garnett-speech-vanessa-bryant-kobe-nba-hall-of-fame, eight months delayed from its original event date, a great look at Kobes exhibit at the Hall of Fame, Ranking every NFL team's 2023 draft class from 32 (sorry, 49ers) to 1 (whoa, Colts), Ranking all 32 current NHL away jerseys, from worst to best, Kentucky Derby 2023: post position draw results and morning line odds, 13 Winners (Bill Belichick!) All photos on this website are copyrighted material and all rights are reserved. But Garnett, who was wearing a green sports coat, expects his former. section: | slug: kevin-garnett-thanks-tim-duncan-kobe-bryant-in-hall-of-fame-speech-it-was-nothing-but-epic-when-we-battled | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | There were still a few games here and there early in the day, but for the most part the NBA took Saturday off to focus on the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 induction ceremony, which had been postponed until now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The game of basketball has taken me on a great journey.. Kevin Garnett ushered in a new era of basketball in the spring of 1995 when he announced that he would be the first in what was to become a tidal wave of players to make the leap from high school to the NBA. #20HoopClass enshrinee, Eddie Sutton. 10:41 pm ET, NBA playoffs: Suns vs. Nuggets odds, Game 2 picks, Three questions ahead of Knicks-Heat Game 2, George wants 'valuable' Westbrook to re-sign with Clips, 2023 NBA playoffs scores, series schedules, TV info, NBA playoffs: Celtics vs. 76ers odds, Game 1 picks, 2023 NBA playoffs daily schedule, bracket, TV times, Garnett thanks Duncan, Kobe for 'epic' battles, Dubs' beautiful game turns to brute force, Five biggest questions for Lakers-Warriors, Joel Embiid (knee) out for Game 1 vs. Celtics, NBA rumors: Lakers not interested in signing Kyrie, Green: Sabonis wouldn't shake hands after Game 7, One playoff stat shows historic level of NBA parity. Prepare your mind and body for this opportunity we have. pic.twitter.com/Rg7WZEFAqM, #20HoopClass enshrinee, Rudy Tomjanovich. Sam Cassell, being an annoying (butt) all these years in my ear, to Gary Trent, the biggest piece of work I know. It is because of the fans that athletes are immortalized. Kevin Garnett #20HoopClass, He then thanked many people, including Michael Jordan for being a big brother, a constant, and providing him with bald head secrets.. Mac Jones Rumors: 'Something Weird' Happening With Patriots QB? Jimmy Butler hurt his ankle with 5:05 to go. Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas presented Garnett. I looked forward to all the battles, seriously. For all that cheered me, booed me. Thomas himself is a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and was inducted back in 2000. Kevin McHale being a great teacher, having great teammates like Sam Mitchell and Terry Porter that gave me kind of the bearings. Sober home operators oppose regulations in MN House bill. Rudy T campaigning for Robert Horry to be in the Hall was so very on-brand. #20HoopClass enshrinee, Tim Duncan. My only real regret with Minnesota is that I didnt get to bring a championship, but I look forward to rebuilding Minneapolis, and I wanted to thank the city and the state. Thank you, Minnesota.. The moment was a really wonderful touch from Garnett, and you can watch it here. So I dont regret anything. We got embarrassed on our home floor with an opportunity to close out a team, and we never showed up. "It was epic when we battled," Garnett said to Duncan. Garnett is a tough act to follow, but Stevens another passionate leader with local ties was more than up for the task. I thank Glen, I thank Kevin, I thank Flip Saunders for actually blessing me with the opportunity of being drafted and giving me the canvas to come out here and show the world. While Dallas went 5-11 when Doni and Irving played together, this catastrophic season had begun long before Irvings arrival. Popovich, who coached Duncan for his entire 19-year career with San Antonio, missed the Spurs' game against the Suns earlier Saturday so he could be in attendance for Duncan's enshrinement. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Sixers Joel Embiid officially out for Game 1 due to sprained knee, Three things to watch: 76ers vs. Celtics revolves around Embiids health. This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire. Kevin Garnett ushered in a new era of basketball in the spring of 1995 when he announced that he would be the first in what was to become a tidal wave of players to make the leap from high school to the NBA. students have been assigned a series of math problems,

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