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Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on Feb. 28, 2027

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Timberwolves to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on Feb. 28, 2027

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The Minnesota Timberwolves announced they will retire Kevin Garnett's No. 21 jersey on February 28, 2027, in a ceremony following a home game against the Boston Celtics. Garnett will be only the second player in franchise history to receive this honor, joining Malik Sealy. This marks a reconciliation between Garnett and the franchise after a strained relationship with previous ownership. A celebrated figure in Timberwolves history, Garnett was selected fifth overall in the 1995 NBA Draft and spent 12 seasons with the team, becoming the all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.

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•Kevin Garnett's jersey retirement is scheduled for February 28, 2027.
•Garnett is only the second player to have his number retired by the Timberwolves.
•The ceremony will occur after a game against the Boston Celtics.
•Garnett's on-court career spanned 21 seasons, with the Timberwolves seeing his prime.
•He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2020.

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