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MANILA, Philippines – It was a sad day for the NBA on Saturday, September 24, when it became official that after 21 years, former league MVP Kevin Garnett was calling it quits on his career.
Garnett, also a former NBA champion with the Boston Celtics in 2008, immediately received praise from his co-NBA players on social media following the report.
One of those who commended Garnett was actually a fierce rival in Kobe Bryant, who shared numerous battles with KG during the Celtics-Lakers rivalry of the late 2000’s and Minnesota-Los Angeles rivalry from the start of the century.
“I loved every minute I competed against you. A true warrior,” Bryant tweeted.
I loved every minute I competed against you. A true warrior #ticket #KG
— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 24, 2016
Like Garnett, Bryant also retired from the NBA after 20 seasons following last season. So did San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan. The departure of the 3 future hall-of-famers essentially ends one of the best generations in league history.
Check out other tweets about Garnett following his retirement:
#ThankYouKG
— Evan Fournier (@EvanFourmizz) September 23, 2016
You were right, anything is possible… pic.twitter.com/h9Al9FOL1q
Salute to KG! 21 season as a fierce competitor. Congrats on a great career! pic.twitter.com/LMy8VA2BTv
— Mike Conley (@mconley11) September 23, 2016
KG, one of the players I always wanted to play with..I always admired his love for the game, talent, and unselfishness.. #top10favplayerever
— Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) September 23, 2016
– Rappler.com
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