22 Years After Kevin Garnett’s on Court Debacle, 40 YO Ex-NBA Star Eulogizes the Most Brazen Trash Talker

Kevin Garnett was undeniably one of the most graceful players in the league. His unmatched speed and body control made him the best defender. He made waves that not only moved the fans but fellow players as well. Despite his bold trash-talking, a former NBA player praised the athlete.

Just like Garnett, this athlete made his debut in the pro league right after high school. Living through rough situations and financial problems, the 40-year-old player saw a ray of hope in the Celtics legend. Let’s find out more about the legend.

Tyson Chandler was influenced by Kevin Garnett’s aggressive pattern of game

The 2011 NBA champion Tyson Chandler sat with the Showtime Basketball hosts for a fascinating insight into his celebrated career. As both the hosts and fans wished to know about 

Kevin Garnett’s role in the player’s life, he detailed the most important thing about their relationship, which is respect. He said, “I just respected the way he approached the game, the intensity. I loved the way he played the game…. When I got to the league, he still didn’t disappoint like he brought every single night…that’s what I have always respected about to this day.”

As a high schooler, Tyson looked up to the Celtics legend. This is not the first time, he praised the Celtics legend. In many interviews, he revealed how, as a high school student and athlete, he idolized and admired Garnett. When Chandler was drafted into the league in 2001, his inspiration turned into something that helped him thrive. That’s when he witnessed Garnett’s trash-talking and mind game for the time.

Kevin Garnett is one of the greatest trash-talkers

Garnett never shied away from dishing out brutal trash-talk to his opponents. He didn’t care if it was an experienced player or a teenager. There are several instances to back up the fact.

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Unfortunately, Garnett’s biggest fan witnessed his trash-talking during his first encounter. During a pregame between the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota, both athletes were on the same court. While he was excited to play against the Celtics star, Garnett had something more to say than just playing the game. During an episode of ‘Knuckleheads,’ he shared how he was surprised to hear the legend trash-talk to him and his fellow mate. In spite of that, he always praised the legend. 

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