Kevin Garnett was honoured in TD Garden today after the Boston Celtics played the Dallas Mavericks. The ceremony was almost an hour long and was a tribute to the \u2018Big Ticket\u2019 who helped the Celtics win their first championship in 22 years. Former Celtics that were a part of that Celtic Championship team were in attendance. Paul Pierce was the first speaker chosen to speak by Garnett.<\/p>\n
Garnett had 6 good years with the Celtics and made the Finals 2 times in 3 years. He joined Paul Pierce along with Ray Allen in 2007 and was a huge part of why they won a championship that season. He sacrificed the most on that tram and played whatever role he needed to win a championship. He brought in that infectious energy of his that the Celtics desperately needed.<\/p>\n
In his tribute video he was credited for making the Celtics, the Celtics again. The franchise has not won a championship since Garnett left. Garnett was a gladiator on the court. One of the best trash talkers in the history of the game, he dominated you mentally and physically. Garnett received a standing ovation from the Celtics\u2019 fans for what he did for the franchise.<\/p>\n
It was Brian Scalabrini, Garnett\u2019s former teammate and a member of the 2008 Celtics, that interviewed him. They talked about his career, his friendship with Paul Pierce, how he ended up being a Celtic, his career, and a lot more. But the most amazing moment was when Kevin Garnett acknowledged Ray Allen.<\/p>\n
It is no secret that Ray Allen and Garnett have been feuding because he left the Celtics to join the Miami Heat. Today they broke all barriers and there was a beautiful moment where Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett hugged at centre court. Kevin was also congratulated by Celtics legends like Bill Russell and Kevin McHale.<\/p>\n
The ceremony ended with Kevin Garnett\u2019s Number 5 jersey being retired. He and his daughters hoisted up the banner. He became the last player to don a Number 5 Celtics jersey which joined a group of legends in the rafters at TD Garden.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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