Kevin Garnett Lashes Out at NCAA Over Mishandling of Historic Caitlin Clark Moment

In September 2016, Kevin Garnett announced his retirement from the NBA, having amassed 26,071 points and 14,662 rebounds, placing him 17th and 9th, respectively, in the history of the league.

Recently, over the YouTube show, ALL THE SMOKE, Kevin Garnett recalled when Caitlin Clark was the first player in NCAA Division I history to standalone at the free-throw line and make the foul throws that propelled her to the top spot in scoring history.

He claimed that when Caitlin Clark, an American college basketball, smashed the all-time scoring mark, the NCAA should have halted the game.

He said, “You know what I’m saying like same thing with Caitlin you supposed to stop the game.”

In case you forget, because of Clark’s spectacular play, she is now the most famous college basketball player in the country. Clark broke Pete Maravich’s 54-year record with two free throws following a technical foul. 

Clark, known for her big 3-point shots, was sent to the foul line with less than a second left in the first half after Cotie McMahon got a technical for pushing her slightly after a dead ball.

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Kevin Garnett reportedly receives $5 million annually from the Boston Celtics after retiring in 2016

Kevin Garnett continues to bring in the money even after he retired from the NBA in 2016. The year 1995 is when his good luck began. The Minnesota Timberwolves took notice of him the moment they chose him with the fifth overall pick in the 1995 draft. He was crucial in the team’s eight-year playoff streak, according to NBA.com.

From 2013 to 2015, he played for the Brooklyn Nets. From 2015 to 2016, he played with and retired from the Timberwolves.

He was named to the All-Star team fifteen times throughout his playing career and took home the NBA MVP award in 2004 and the Defensive Player of the Year title in 2008. 

He has earned $334.3 million over his 21 years in the league. Even if his playing days are over, Garnett is still putting up massive numbers in terms of finance. Since retiring, he has received $35 million spread out over seven years from the Boston Celtics. It certainly looks as though KG is still winning but this time without setting foot inside the court.

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