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The hotrod scene started 2023 with a heartbreaking loss. Months after the tragedy, the rally car driver and spectacular stuntman is being remembered ahead of his birthday. His jaw-dropping feats got noticed by Kevin Garnett too. The Boston Celtics legend is reeling from the loss of this fearless talent and that they can’t see more of his work anymore.

The Big Ticket?paid a tribute in his way to this amazing stuntman. And he’s got a lot more people in awe of this legend.

Kevin Garnett celebrates rally star

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Rally car legend, Ken Block passed away on January 2, 2023, aged 55. November 21 would’ve been the Hoonicorn’s 56th birthday. Fans are remembering this star leading to his birthday and he’s also on Kevin Garnett’s radar.

KG shared a clip of Block’s top 3 best stunts with a quote from the star himself. “If you’re not scared, you’re not going fast enough.”?His statement and the thrills probably resonated with?The Big Ticket?who shared this clip on his Instagram Stories.

Not only that, he summed up Block’s greatness in a sentence. “Bro went GOD MODE.” Along with fire emojis, because the thrilling driver was obviously blazing, KG also added a fuming emoji. He possibly still can’t accept Block isn’t here anymore to perform his art.

 

 

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Earlier this year, Block was in a fatal accident near his ranch in Utah when his snowmobile upended on a steep slope and landed on top of him. In his honor, the World Rally Championship retired his number 43 during the 2023 season.

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As Garnett displayed, the Hoonigan Racing Division’s star revolutionized action sports in terms of marketing and filmmaking. The clip shows him driving a $12 million Audi in a cinematic showcase, showing his visionary style. Since Garnett brought it to his 1 million Instagram followers’ notice, more people are remembering his feats.

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Kevin Garnett’s awe for sports stars

Garnett would achieve cultural icon status when he came to Celtics in 2007 and lead the franchise to the championship the following year. He’d turn into a sneaker pioneer by designing his own athletic footwear and is now a bonafide media veteran.

While social media will fawn over Garnett’s on-court persona, he is often appreciating more phenomenal feats in other sports. Recently, he was drawing attention to the wrist action of a mind-blowing handball athlete.

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On the basketball front, he wants to see LeBron James play longer. Garnett clearly makes no secret of his admiration for another outstanding star like Ken Block. KG’s awe for the racing genius is truly befitting of his legacy.