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. "I played the game with a passion." He also shouted out fellow inductees Tim Duncan and Kobe Bryant. Patriots Reportedly Gave This UDFA QB Record-Setting Contract, Bruins' Patrice Bergeron Reveals Injury Following Game 7 Loss, Celtics Wrap: James Harden Erupts, 76ers Steal Game 1 From Boston, Joe Mazzulla Feels Celtics Can Learn From Bruins Game 7 Loss, 76ers Doc Rivers Offers Emotional Response To Heather Walkers Passing, James Harden Goes Full Cookie Monster With Game 1 Outfit Vs. Celtics. Heres some info on each enshrinee and what theyve meant to the game of basketball. 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. It was nothing but epic when we battled. I want say Timmy, thank you man. Stay up to date with everything Boston. "You did it," Vanessa Bryant said to her husband. pic.twitter.com/OZkDi3umIk. If anything, thank you.. I appreciate you.. Other inductees on Saturday night also paid tribute to Kobe Bryant including Duncan who thanked the Lakers star for challenging him. The fifth overall pick in the 1995 Draft played 21 seasons, earning 15 All-Star nods and nine . You're not just an MVP, you're an all-time great. Thank you, Minnesota.. ", KG to Tim Duncan and Vanessa Bryant as he closed out his Hall of Fame speech (via @NBA) pic.twitter.com/PwxVB8y2IO. Jimmy Butler hurt his ankle with 5:05 to go. 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. Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas presented Garnett. Vanessa said Gigi, who also died in the helicopter crash, would be so proud of her father. All photos on this website are copyrighted material and all rights are reserved. pic.twitter.com/lEedRujI4I, #20HoopClass enshrinee, Tamika Catchings. "Basketball chose me, an awkward, lanky, introverted tomboy, born with a hearing disability, a speech impediment and a will to overcome obstacles, dream big and to change the world," Catchings said. Expect Butler to be a game-time decision on Tuesday (Miami will not tip its hand even if it knows the answer.) But the power is in Reids hands. To Troy Hudson, Trenton Hassel, real friends that I have today. Kobe was one of a kind.. Kevin Garnett snubs former Celtics teammates during Hall of Fame speech However, Curry may have won that game before ever stepping on the court the usually-quiet Curry fired up the team with a speech before they ever went to Sacramento. In Hall of Fame speech, Kevin Garnett says he, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Submit to Stumbleupon (Opens in new window), In Hall of Fame speech, Kevin Garnett says he looks forward to rebuilding Minneapolis, Naz Reid is a long-term fit for the Timberwolves and a high priority to bring back. We have an opportunity to play in Game 7 theyre rare, they dont come around. pic.twitter.com/j328vaUZiZ. Still, he carried no regrets about his time in Minnesota. A notable omission from that section of the speech was Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor, whom Garnett has very publicly held a grudge against. 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. 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. Saturday, Garnett was inducted into the Hall of Fame. Duncan gives thanks in stirring Hall of Fame speech Thank you guys.". Celtics Nation, I love you. He thanked Chicago, where he played his prep basketball, thanked Boston, where he won his NBA championship, and even thanked Brooklyn. He thanked Isiah Thomas for the profound advice that helped him make the leap straight from high school to the NBA. Top moments from star-studded Basketball Hall of Fame induction Jace has covered a slew of sports since he joined the Pioneer Press in May 2015, but his primary duty is covering high schools. This isnt a surprise, but its certainly not good news for Philadelphia. Three takeaways from epic Steph Curry effort that led Warriors to Game 7 Butler leads Heat to Game 1 win on road against shorthanded Knicks, Knicks Julius Randle out for Game 1 vs. Miami Heat, Three things to watch: Miami Heat renew rivalry with New York Knicks. Entry into the Hall of Fame is a deserved honor for one of the most versatile players the game has ever seen. "My only regret in Minnesota was that I wasn't able to bring them a championship," Garnett said. The late Bryants wife, Vanessa, spoke on his behalf Saturday, with Michael Jordan accompanying her on stage. His passion was unmistakable, and often manifested itself in his pregame rituals, trash talking, and raw athleticism that bordered on the unimaginable. After joining the Celtics in the 2007-08 season, Garnett helped Boston take down Los Angeles in the Finals to win the 2008 title. Sam Mitchell, to being a constant brother. 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. He stayed in for the rest of the game to stand in the corner and do nothing as a decoy. Take advantage of the moment. 1000 Hall of Fame AvenueSpringfield, Massachusetts 01105. Garnett opened Saturday's ceremony on a lighter note, joking he wanted to give his speech before Bill Russell and other older players in the audience could fall asleep. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Please check your email for a confirmation. I am so proud of you.". Located in Springfield, Massachusetts, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame is an independent non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting, preserving and celebrating the game of basketball at every level. State says changes needed. 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. It's about what's happening in the world, it's about your family. In Hall of Fame speech, Kevin Garnett says he looks forward to 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. The moment was a really wonderful touch from Garnett, and you can watch it here. Ray Allen speaks on Kevin Garnett's Hall of Fame induction, their rift He helped Boston to the 2008 NBA Championship and wasnamed an NBA All-Starin 15 of his 21 seasons. And I thank you for taking me to another level.". Vanessa Bryant closed the ceremony by speaking on behalf of her husband who died in a helicopter crash with their daughter, Gianna, in January 2020 with Michael Jordan standing behind her after he presented Kobe Bryant for induction. "And it. No matter if you play zero minutes or 40 minutes. All Rights Reserved. Congratulations to you and Kobe. The legendary big man thanked Bryant and Garnett for bringing out his best, and he said he cant wait to see teammates Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili on the stage and himself off it. Doc Rivers: Joel Embiid shot a bit today after shootaround but still hasnt progressed to running. share. 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. Without Sota, I dont know if Im the same player going to Boston. I want to thank my mother, Shirley, for that.. Kevin McHale being a great teacher, having great teammates like Sam Mitchell and Terry Porter that gave me kind of the bearings. pic.twitter.com/3b3VckvybR, #20HoopClass enshrinee, Patrick Baumann. After a long wait, Kevin Garnett is now a member of the NBA Hall of Fame. On Saturday, Garnett was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside 2020 classmates Kobe Bryant and Tim Duncan, eight months delayed from its original event date. 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. The former Bentley womens basketball coach, who played at Bridgewater State and coached at Clark and UMass before finding her long-term home at Bentley, helped transform the Falcons into a Division II powerhouse. With 5:05 left in Game 1 against the Knicks and the Heat up three, Jimmy Butler tried to drive the lane, Josh Hart slipped and inadvertently kicked Butler in the ankle, and Butler went down. Kevin Garnett predicts one member of Class of 2021 The Hall of Fame's Class of 2021 won't be announced until Sunday. One of the many big names inducted into the Hall this year was Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett. It was a game where poise and experience in big moments things the Warriors are overflowing with mattered. On Saturday, Garnett was inducted into the Hall of Fame alongside 2020 classmates. Can the Wolves keep him around? LeBron dapped up Irving pregame and it was hard not to remember Irving is a free agent this summer, and there were rumors LeBron had expressed interest in him coming to Los Angeles. State of Minnesota basketball bears Kevin Garnett's influence CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Commissioner.com is a registered trademark of CBS Interactive Inc. site: media | arena: nba | pageType: stories | The game of basketball has taken me on a great journey.. Garnett, who helped pave the prep-to-pro route Bryant took a year after him, is a former MVP and defensive player of the year who made 15 All-Star games and 12 All-Defensive teams. pic.twitter.com/iaczIfIdRd. 'He's still winning': Kobe Bryant inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame Kevin Garnett When Ahmad Rashad introduced Garnett, he told the crowd that "anything is possible" on behalf of Garnett, who quickly echoed that belief. 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. Kevin Garnett | Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech - Sportando And that started before they even boarded the bus. Duncan, a 15-time All-Star and a five-time NBA champion, also thanked his longtime coach Gregg Popovich. Recensioni racchette Padel // This post originally appeared on Celtics Wire. PBT Podcast: Talking first round of playoffs, where do Clippers go now? But Garnett thanked Taylor, too, during his press conference Friday, when asked if he had any regrets about the loyalty he had to Minnesota for more than a decade, given that it seemingly wasnt reciprocated. Nothing is with regret. Check out Kevin Garnetts full speech following his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. #20HoopClass enshrinee, Kobe Bryant. May 15, 2021 Boston Celtics legend Kevin Garnett was officially enshrined in the Hall of Fame on Saturday, but what made headlines was his interesting speech that didn't include Ray. Irving may not find the market for his services he might hope for, and the Mavericks want him back. Kevin Garnett's fiery intensity fueled career that led into Hall of Fame #20HoopClass enshrinee, Barbara Stevens. He thanked Isiah Thomas for the "profound" advice that helped him make the leap. I had a better relationship with (Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck), because of the situation and stuff that I went through in Minnesota.