He is a very good players as a whole, but at times plays soft particularly when he was with Minnesota.

3 1/2 stars. . . Awesome physical talent. . .but he has thus far choked in big games. (As of the 2002 season.) He's young, he'll learn. . .When he finally wins a playoff game that matters he goes into the 4 star range.

Rare update- my old review needs to be moved to four stars now that Garnett has a ring. Although he disappeared at times in the playoffs, any casual viewer of basketball has to admit his defensive presence in the NBA finals.

needs a ring

kg the big ticket!!!!!!!!!!

If the Timberwolves don't do something soon to get some decent talent around Garnett, I think he's going to explode. A player this good, and this competitive just can't stand to lose this much.

UPDATE: Well KG finally has some talent around him, and he's been a man possessed. The Finals start this Thursday, I guess we'll just have to see if KG and the Celtics can outplay Kobe and company. I hope the Celtics can do it, but it doesn't look good.

He is one of the most dominat players of all time. When he gets the ball he can do what he wants with it and that shows how great of a player he is

franchise player who earned his kudos with the timberwolves. played great on that terrible team. now plays great with a great team.

best in the nba extrodinary

Kevin Garnett was a Hall of Famer before he joined the Celtics and now he has a great chance of winning his first NBA Championship, because he made everybody on the Celtics play defense and that has translated into a lot of wins for the C's.

hes beast u can tell just by his picture

i always have liked him- he is a very good player!

He gives it all every night and dominates night in and night out. he can do everything, shoot, dribble, pass, jump. You name it and KG can do it.

Rumors are that he is going to the Celtics for half the team and free parking at the Government Center garage for one year worth $562,897.00 From the frying pan into the fire. While I'd love to see KG, I wouldn't wish this on Barry Bonds.

Anyone who doesn't give this guy a perfect score based on his PERFORMANCE doesn't know basketball. Where would a crappy team like the T-wolves be without him?

What an overrated player. He may provide the fantasy stats, but he's a total overblown egomaniac who has delusions of grandeur. The media has trumped him up since day one, and Garnett is frustrated trying to live up to their expectations. The truth is that Garnett isn't really that good, nor has he had the desire to improve his gameplay and learn. Garnett is still as raw as the day he was drafted out of high school, and does not play intelligently. The same can be said of Lebron, who is definitely following the same path to mediocrity. Jermaine O'Neal, on the other hand, is different. While he opted for the draft out of high school, Jermaine has learned how to play intelligently in the NBA. He chooses his shots wisely, has learned to post up well and play as a team. Garnett thinks he can just overpower everyone, and that's why his Timberwolves empire predictably collapsed when Cassell and Spreewell decided to take a break. Garnett likes to believe he works harder than everyone else and deserves to be a champion, but I think he's a whiny blowhard. Take your superstar money and go on a hike, until you learn how to play smart NBA ball and not carry on that high school bull, you can forget living up to your ESPN dreams.

Garnett has talent, but he would play better if he was on another team. I think the best thing he could have done for his career was get a trade to either the Spurs or the Suns during the 05 off-season.

I agree with samjung23. Great players who truly care about winning work on their game. Garnett can dunk, and he can do lots of other things well, but he isn't dominating at anything. He's not even really good at any one thing. Guy really really needs to work, although I doubt he will anytime soon.

the best all round player in the league

This guy is amazing. He rebounds, he's got an okay jumper, he plays phenomenal defense, he can play POINT GUARD with his ballhandling skills.

He is a great player. He needs a good supporting cast to win though. This is seen as last year the whole team meshed and Latrell Spreewell was not acting like an ass

he is the best player thus far in the NBA

One of the best players of all time. Sure pick in the Hall of Fame!!!

The best player in the game right now, and every bit as good as Bird was back in the day (without the clutch shooting and the rings, that is.) Now, if the Wolves could just make a few trades...

Plays every game like it's his last. Some think because he gives every ounce of his strength in every game, by the time the playoffs come around, he has nothing left. Interesting story from summer ball in Minnesota - a former Gopher was on fire, as good shooters will sometimes be. Anyway he's dropping three after three over Garnett. Garnett, of course, is playing like its game 7 of the NBA championship. Diving for lose balls, scrambling on D, going after every rebound. Well the guy continues to shoot the lights out, so Garnett takes a swing at him. While I don't advocate swinging at somebody you can't stop, it tells you something about the will to win of Garnett. One of the richest men in America, and he plays every second of every game like feeding his family depends on it. I'd pay to watch KG play any day.

Very solid player, but his playoff games last year left alot to be desired.

HE is THE best of ALL time , he's the best on the planet ... if u don't see it u must be blind or something cuz he is the best on the planet... much luv, CB

Love his shot...great ability...easy to say one of the best players in the nba.

Should he be in 50 greatests list??

not much of an nba fan, but kg is fun to watch, and one would have to be an idiot not to realize that kg is the best all-around player in the nba

KG is the best player in the nba hands down. He proved it last year and he will prove it again this year when he beats out tim d and the spurs in the western finals.

he don't look as good as jermaine o'neal!!!!Nobody does!!!

Not even close

Great talent, sh$tty individual.

The thing I like about Kevin Garnett is that he can pretty much do anything. If he can refine his entire game to a perfection he would win MVP every year, which wouldn't be fair. He needs some young talent if he's going to win anything though.

Doesn't deserve to be MVP! Jermaine O'neal should have won it!

he's ok but practice more on your jump shots..

I can't believe he is not at the top of the list. NOONE comes close to his all round play ability. He is dominant every facit of the game, something i cannot say about anyone else in the league.

My All-NBA First Team: 1. Jason Kidd 2. Kobe Bryant 3. KEVIN GARNETT 4. Tim Duncan 5. Shaquille O'neal

One of the top five players in the NBA currently and will be at the level for a few years to come.

I think his situation is similar to A-Rod of MLB. One of the best players in the league, solid top 5, but he took the $$$, which majority of us would, and now plays on an average team at best. I think the only way he elavates his status is by taking a pay-cut so the T-Wolves can bring in another star, either that or he needs to get out of Minnesota.

amazing player. when all is said and done, he will go down as one of the greatest basketball talents EVER. even if he doesn't win a championship. he is the first player of his kind. an athletic 7 footer who can play all positions and can do it all.

A man with passion for the game and a fierce desire to win.

Kevin Garnett is the MAN! Enough said!

KG is very versatile. He has the ability to beat anyone in the league one on one, any time of day, except when there's a title on the line!!! Sure, you can make a million shots out in the playground, but that ain't good for nothing. Until he can step up and make the pressure plays in situations where heros arise, he can never be considered great. Nothing personal. I just think a hundred and twenty six million can buy Minnesota more than a choker.

I have to give him 3 stars. He is a good player in the NBA, but not the greatest. He does not have the ability to carry a team to a championship. Maybe in the future because he is still young.

kevin garnett is the greatest in the game right now!!!! And the stats show it!!!

KG is a league superstar...when he learns to be a team player... then he will be a "great" player...But until he's got a ring on his hand...keep the names Wilt,Kareem,MJ,Magic,Larry, etc. out of your mouth when you speak of KG...If he didn't take that fat contract maybe the T-Wolves could sign a decent player...should've thought about it a little more KG...and get off Wally's back before he's gone too...But you won't see the T-Wolve's win a championship any time soon thanks to KG

a chicago superstar

I KNOW THAT HE IS THE GREATEST PLAYERS IN THE LEAGUE AND HE IS MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE PLAYER

Quite simply the best all around player in the game. Not his fault his team sucks.

Great all around but not a good player down the stretch.

K.G. is a surprisingly good perimeter player for a man of his 6'11" frame. I like his all-around game.

"The Kid" has it all...He is on my top five list.....1.Iverson...2.Webber...3.K.G....4.Vince...5.Ray Allen.....He is awesome...He is truly the future of the NBA...He will one day get MVP...I have the upmost respect for him...He plays with heart and compassion.....You hardly get that from a player nowadays

KG is the greatest all around basketball player in the NBA today. He is a great defender, blocking stealing rebounds and is great on the offensive end as well can drive post up shoot dribble pass rebound and justs intimidates every 1 and at 7 '1 he can do everything

I LOVE YOU GARNETT! YOU ARE MY FAVORITE PLAYER EVER AND I WOULD LOVE TO COME OVER SOME TIMES TO SHOOT SOME HOOPS! I KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR! MAYBE I'LL GET TO MEET YOU SOMEDAY!

If you were able to build the perfect basketball player, you would end up with KG. At over 7', he is the only player that can play any position on the court. With his wide array of post-up moves, he is unstoppable on the low block. You better not give him too much room on the perimeter because he has three point range. And, if you try to play tight D out there, he'll go right by you. So you'll send another guy at him? He'll find the open man for a lay-up or open jumper. Maybe you can wear him down on the defensive end? He'll block your shot, lead the break, and jam over your center. With his engaging and respectful personality, Garnett is hard not to like.

Quite simply, the best player in the NBA today. His game is the game of the future, the big man that can do it all. I think he's an inspiration to all would-be stars of the future, and that everyone who can ever hope to be great or know what greatness is should emulate this man.

KG is a tall, fine piece of a man and his game's not bad either. I would love to go one on one with him.

Kevin Garnett is responsible for the stagnation of the T wolves when he signed that 126 million dollar deal which he hasn't shown he's worth. He needs better team mates and only money can bring that

The most versatile/complete player in the NBA right now!

Excellent player!!!! Nice and young......

very nice game he could play the point

Kevin Garnett is the man, he's second to non one he can play every position he can shoot pass dribble rebound and block better than anyone. No one can guard him hi is the MAN!!!!!!!!!!!

I think Kevin Garnett is the best basketball player.Besides the fact that he is fine. He is on eof the best basketball players I have seen!!!

Second best player in the NBA. Heart + Work Ethic + Team Attitude + Skills = Superstar.

KG is the best player in the NBA next to Tim Duncan. KG has to be the most explosive single person who can do it ALL!! (dribble, shoot,post up,drive,defend)

I think K.G. can play any position in the game.