“Man It’s Over”: Years After Cryptic Advice From Michael Jordan, 15x All-Star Pondered How the NBA Legend’s Words Marked the ‘Beginning of the End’

Kevin Garnett, or “The Big Ticket,” is a retired NBA player who left an indelible mark on the game of basketball. Garnett was recognized as one of the league’s most adaptable and formidable power forwards during his prolific career. Garnett announced his retirement from the NBA in 2016 after 21 seasons of competition. The legacy he left behind continues to motivate both players and spectators.

The former NBA star opens up about Michael Jordan‘s advice that helped him leave the NBA behind.

Kevin Garnett opens up: Eye-opening advice from Michael Jordan

In a recent episode of the show by LOL Network, The NBA legend Kevin Garnett opened up to Kevin Hart. He talked about how, it was Jordan’s advice that helped him muster up the courage to retire. According to Garnett, Jordan once told him that he would know when it was time to leave the game. Everything around him would become unrecognizable. At the time, Garnett didn’t fully understand the significance of Jordan’s words, but he would later come to realize just how accurate they were.

He said,  ‘Michael Jordan gave me some great juice when I was young. Said young fella, You’re gonna know when you’re supposed to leave the game because everything around you, you’re not gonna recognize none of it. And I didn’t understand it at that time and we’re in Miami, Game 7 and they beat us. And about two minutes to go, I look up and it hit me. Man, it’s over… it was over. That was the beginning of the end.’

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Jordan’s advice was invaluable to Garnett. He said that it helped him make the difficult decision to retire from the game he loved. He acknowledged Jordan for providing him with a view of the overall picture and the courage to leave when it was time.

Garnett’s time in the league

Kevin Garnett was a tremendous force on the court. His impressive list of accolades attests to his dominating performance. His nine 1st Team All-Defense awards, which tie him with basketball legends Michael Jordan, Gary Payton, and Kobe Bryant, are among his most outstanding achievements.

Despite all of his achievements, Garnett’s devotion to Minnesota might have hindered the awards he could have received. Garnett would have had more opportunities to play with the GOATS and contend for titles if he had not been so devoted to the Minnesota Timberwolves, early in his career. If he did, he might have added one or more Finals MVP awards to his collection of accolades. However, there’s no denying that Garnett’s exceptional talent and achievements have placed him among the all-time best players.

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Despite just having one NBA title to his name, Kevin Garnett will always be remembered as one of the league’s all-time great power forwards. He distinguished himself from many other outstanding players of his day with his versatility, energy, and leadership. Garnett has cemented his position as one of the most powerful two-way players in the history of the sport. What are your thoughts on the former-NBA player? Let us know in the comments below.