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Timberwolves to Retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 During Celtics Game

The Minnesota Timberwolves will honor Kevin Garnett by retiring his No. 21 jersey. It will mark the second jersey retirement for Garnett, whose number has also been raised by the Boston Celtics.

DeShawn Williams
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The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey, adding another major honor to the Hall of Famer’s legacy with the franchise.

Garnett’s number will be raised to the rafters during a game against the Boston Celtics, giving the occasion added significance. The Celtics have also retired Garnett’s jersey, making this the second time one of his numbers will be formally honored by an NBA team.

Garnett is one of the defining players in Timberwolves history, and the retirement of No. 21 will recognize his impact on the organization. The ceremony will place his jersey among the franchise’s permanent honors and celebrate one of the most prominent figures to wear a Minnesota uniform.

Originally reported by Espn