As the 2019-20 Boston Celtics continue work on their regular season campaign in a hotly-contested Eastern Conference, Thursday provided an opportunity for Celtics fans to do a little reminiscing. That opportunity came courtesy of the announcement that former Celtic Kevin Garnett was officially nominated for the 2020 Hall of Fame class.
Garnett spent six seasons in Boston, averaging 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and one block. He was an All-Star in five of those six seasons, adding a Defensive Player of the Year award, a First Team All-NBA selection, and four All-Defensive team honors (three first-teams, one second-team). Most importantly, he helped lead the Celtics to the NBA title in 2007-08.
Congrats @KevinGarnett5KG on your nomination for the @Hoophall pic.twitter.com/Fwo2Vxng33
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) December 19, 2019
During that championship run, Garnett averaged a double-double with 20.4 points and 10.5 rebounds, helping the Celtics take down the rival Lakers.
All told, Garnett piled up 15 All-Star selections, nine All-NBA teams and 12 All-Defensive teams. He won Rookie of the Year honors as well as an MVP, an All-Star Game MVP and the aforementioned Defensive Player of the Year, making him a shoo-in for the Hall.
Thursday gave fans a great chance to think back on The Big Ticket’s illustrious career and his contributions to Celtics tradition as he awaits his official call to the Hall, which is nothing more than a formality at this point.