The Big Ticket is renowned for his exuberant persona, both on and off the hardwood. Over his illustrious 19-year career in the NBA, he cemented his status as a formidable force on both ends of the floor. This culminated in an NBA championship in 2008. Interestingly, Garnett was among the pioneers who made the leap from high school straight to the NBA, starting his journey with the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, his quest for championship glory led to a trade that placed him with the Boston Celtics.

Meanwhile, KG has now transitioned into a prominent figure off the court, frequently gracing podcasts with his insights about the league. During a recent interview, he offered a glimpse into his hesitation to follow in the footsteps of his fellow Celtic legend, adding another layer to his captivating narrative.

Kevin Garnett Does Not Do As His Celtics Teammate Does

In the most recent episode of Showtime’s KG Certified, the former MVP sat down with Nick De Paula. The episode sees the legend trading stories about MJ and discussing the basketball shoe industry.

At the halfway mark, Garnett shares a particular hesitancy of his. “I was always weird about having my name on stuff and me wearing with Garnett,” said the 15-time All-star about branding. Furthermore, he goes on to talk about his teammate Paul Peirce, a.k.a ‘The Truth‘. “P walk around with Truth on his chest all the time. I mean, you know what I’m saying, but yeah, to who’s his own!” explained Garnett lightheartedly. However, he made it clear that he respects the Truth, and other athletes’ decision to wear their own merchandise, even if he personally would not do so.

The Truth’s Contribution to the 2008 NBA Championship

In the 2008 NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers, Paul Pierce’s impact was magnified. He averaged 21.8 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game and was named the Finals MVP. His performance in the championship series solidified his status as a Celtics legend. Just the season prior, Boston had acquired Ray Allen and Garnett to form the Big Three of the Celtics. They won 66 regular season games to clinch a playoff spot and eventually the title.

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Pierce’s clutch gene shone brightly during the 2008 playoffs. He hit crucial shots, made key defensive stops, and provided the Celtics with the confidence to close out tight games. Meanwhile, his memorable duel with LeBron James in the Eastern Conference semifinals remains one of the highlights of that playoff run.

Paul Pierce was the key reason for the Boston Celtics’ 2008 championship victory against the Lakers.

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