Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 in February 2027

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 in February 2027
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Kevin Garnett's No. 21 will be officially retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 28, 2027. This long-anticipated ceremony comes more than a decade after Garnett’s retirement and follows new ownership under Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez. Garnett, who refused a retirement ceremony for years due to issues with former owner Glen Taylor, is the Timberwolves’ all-time leader in major statistical categories. His return to the organization has paved the way for this tribute, coinciding with a game against the Boston Celtics, where his No. 5 is already honored. The event marks a significant milestone for both Garnett and the franchise, as they celebrate their storied history together.

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  • Ceremony scheduled for February 28, 2027, at Target Center.
  • Garnett is the franchise's all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists, blocks, and steals.
  • His jersey has been unofficially retired since 2007, as no player wore No. 21 since.
  • Garnett's relationship with former owner Glen Taylor prevented a ceremony for years.
  • The event aligns with a matchup against the Boston Celtics, where Garnett achieved success.
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  • 5:51 PMCBS NBATimberwolves will finally retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 in February with new ownership in place
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Garnett, the franchise's greatest player, refused to participate in a jersey retirement for many years

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