Friday night was Kevin Garnett’s only trip to his “’Sota” all season. The fans who loved him for 12 seasons wanted to be there, and they were willing to buy tickets for up to 9 other games just to do so. Sadly, he was unable to play, but for the Celtics it is obviously much more important for KG to rest up and get healthy than it is for the Timberwolves fans to see him in a green jersey. (It came out today KG will not play in the All Star game)
The important thing here is how Minnesota handled the situation. Give the team credit, they did just enough, announcing him as he walked out onto the floor. And I’m guessing the announcer said the same thing he always said before every game, “Out of Farragut Career Academy…”. But what really impressed me was the fans, they didn’t even need the announcement. As soon as KG appeared from the tunnel the place erupted. Nearly all the seats in the arena were filled, just for that moment, to let KG know how much he meant to them. KG stood at midcourt, acknowledged the crowd, touched by the gesture, and took in the moment. It was perfect.
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