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- NAME: Kevin Garnett
- OCCUPATION: Basketball Player
- BIRTH DATE: May 19, 1976 (Age: 37)
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Mauldin, South Carolina
- Full Name: Kevin Maurice Garnett
- Nickname: KG
- Nickname: Big Ticket
- ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus
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Kevin Garnett is an American professional basketball player who is considered one of the most versatile and dominant players of his time.
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Kevin Garnett was born May 19, 1976 in Mauldin, South Carolina. He was chosen by the Minnesota Timberwolves as the NBA draft's fifth overall selection. In his second season, he was chosen to play in the NBA All-Star Game. In 1997 he signed a contract extension that promised him $126 million over six years. After the 2006–2007 season, the Timberwolves' they traded him to the Boston Celtics.© 2013 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.
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