Kevin Garnett looks serious on his plans to own an NBA franchise with Minnesota Timberwolves, possibly for sale. It would not be a surprising move for the 15-time All-Star, and a former coach of his is backing the move - Doc Rivers of the Los Angeles Clippers.
Timberwolves' team owner Glen Taylor is considering selling the team, and Garnett appears to be interested. It would be a perfect after-NBA move for the former Most Valuable Player, having played there for 12 seasons. Garnett was at the helm in the club's best finish back during the 2003-04 NBA season.
The T-Wolves went as far as the Western Conference Finals but fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games. It was the same year that Garnett won the NBA MVP award.
“My passion for the Minnesota Timberwolves to be a championship team is well known but I have a deeper affection for the city of Minneapolis,” Garnett said.
But Garnett's best moment came in 2008 when he won his first and only NBA title. He was with the Boston Celtics, having been traded to Bean Town in 2007. Rivers was calling the shots at the time.
Having spent countless years with the 6-foot-11 big man, Rivers welcomes the idea of Garnett owning an NBA team. If it goes accordingly, he would be the only other player to do so. The other is Michael Jordan, who owns the Charlotte Hornets.
Minnesota has not done so well in the past years. The only time they reached the playoffs was during the 2017-18 season. They exited in the first-round, bowing to the Houston Rockets, 1-4.
Looking ahead, Garnett will have his work cut out for him. But the good news is that he would inherit a team with promising young stars. Karl-Anthony Towns and D'Angelo Russell are two of the promising young players in the mix, guys that could be part of something big.
Minnesota has had the chance to host other NBA talent the past years, such as Andre Wiggins and Jimmy Butler. But somehow, things have just not resulted well for the Timberwolves. Garnett, with his experience, could correct those shortcomings.
Though nothing is certain, it remains that Garnett will have to practice patience. Buying an NBA franchise and turning it into a contender takes time. But with Towns and Rusell, Garnett could be a few steps away from whipping them into a better team.
