Will Kevin Garnett?s Celtics Offensive Rebounds Record Be Broken Today? Analyzing How Many More Closest NBA Star Needs

While franchise records might not hold as much weight as NBA-wide records, they are still an important distinction. In essence, they work as hallmarks for the influence a particular player had on their team. Further, it can also serve as a testament to the length and strength of their tenure. With that in mind, it is safe to say that Kevin Garnett is beyond beloved in the city of Boston. His trade to the Boston Celtics was the start of a truly special run, gifting the city its first championship in over 20 years.

So, to eclipse any mark set by?The Big Ticket?is worth celebrating. And, as it turns out, a long-standing member of the organization could be in line for such a feat.

Is a Kevin Garnett record in jeopardy?

Due to the big-name additions and off-season turnaround, the Celts feel like a completely new team. However, that does a disservice to the already impressive core present in Bean Town. With the likes of Kristaps Porzingis?and Jrue Holiday joining the fray, one name has severely gone down the pecking order.

Due to the focus on Jayson Tatum and Mr. $300 million himself Jaylen Brown, it is Al Horford who finds himself holding the short end of the stick. However, Horford’s impact and contribution to the team cannot be dismissed.

His leadership, veteran instincts, and defensive prowess remain invaluable aspects of the team’s success. But there is a different record that Horford is aiming for tonight. In his 7th season with Boston through 2 stints, Horford has been the team’s defensive anchor for a vast majority of the team.

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Further, his silky smooth jumper has been a valuable modern addition to his arsenal. Due to his prowess in multiple facets, one area that often gets overlooked is his rebounding. Especially on the offensive end. Ahead of tonight’s game, he stood just 2 shy of breaking Kevin Garnett’s record for 23rd place in franchise history.

With a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, KG’s old team no less, the fates were perfectly aligned. However, with Minnesota running a double-big lineup with Rudy Gobert and Karl Anthony Towns, offensive rebounds were hard to come by. Horford managed to grab 5 total rebounds in the Celtics’ 109-114 loss on the road, including 2 offensive rebounds. Thus, tying the Celtics icon for 23rd.

A euphoric start for Boston

With the myriad of moves throughout the NBA offseason, there was a ton of debate about which team would separate themselves at the top. Between the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns going through dramatic changes, Boston finding a balance between continuity and overhaul might be their key to success.

Through 2 weeks, they were the only team without a loss. However, that changed tonight as Boston suffered their first defeat of the season despite good performances from Tatum, Brown, and Porzingis. The Celtics will look to bounce back in their next game on Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers. That one could surely turn out to be a blockbuster.

As chemistry continues to improve, the team could reach unforeseen heights. Perhaps, a 15-year Championship drought, which Kevin Garnett was a part of, may finally be on the verge of collapsing.

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