Kevin Garnett joined the Boston Celtics in 2007 and instantly transformed the franchise into a championship contender. Acquired in a blockbuster trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Garnett brought elite defense, unmatched intensity, and veteran leadership. Alongside Paul Pierce and Ray Allen, he formed the Celtics’ “Big Three,” leading the team to the 2008 NBA championship—the franchise’s first title in 22 years.
Garnett’s impact extended far beyond the box score. He anchored the league’s top defense and set the tone with his fiery competitiveness and unselfish play. In his first season with Boston, he won the NBA Defensive Player of the Year award.
Over six seasons with the Celtics (2007–2013), Garnett became the emotional leader of the team, embodying the franchise’s blue-collar, defense-first identity. His legacy in Boston is defined by passion, intensity, and a commitment to winning. His No. 5 jersey was retired by the Celtics in 2022.
Kevin Garnett Regular Season Stats
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | BLK | STL | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TOV | OREB | DREB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 2007-08 | 71 | 32:47 | 18.8 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 7.5 | 13.9 | 53.9 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 80.1 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 7.3 |
| 2008-09 | 57 | 31:04 | 15.8 | 8.5 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 6.9 | 13.0 | 53.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 84.1 | 1.6 | 1.4 | 7.1 |
| 2009-10 | 69 | 29:51 | 14.3 | 7.3 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 5.8 | 11.2 | 52.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 20.0 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 83.7 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 6.2 |
| 2010-11 | 71 | 31:15 | 14.9 | 8.9 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 6.1 | 11.6 | 52.8 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 20.0 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 86.2 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 7.7 |
| 2011-12 | 60 | 31:04 | 15.8 | 8.2 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 6.5 | 13.0 | 50.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 33.3 | 2.7 | 3.2 | 85.7 | 1.8 | 1.1 | 7.1 |
| 2012-13 | 68 | 29:44 | 14.8 | 7.8 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 6.2 | 12.5 | 49.6 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 12.5 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 78.6 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 6.7 |
| 396 | 30:58 | 15.7 | 8.3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 12.5 | 52.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 16.6 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 82.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 7.0 | ||
| 396 | 30:58 | 15.7 | 8.3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 6.5 | 12.5 | 52.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 16.6 | 2.7 | 3.3 | 82.7 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 7.0 |
Kevin Garnett Playoff Stats
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | BLK | STL | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TOV | OREB | DREB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08 | 26 | 37:56 | 20.4 | 10.5 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 8.3 | 16.8 | 49.5 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 25.0 | 3.6 | 4.5 | 81.0 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 7.8 |
| 2009-10 | 23 | 33:17 | 15.0 | 7.4 | 2.5 | 0.9 | 1.1 | 6.5 | 13.1 | 49.5 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 83.9 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 6.0 |
| 2010-11 | 9 | 36:24 | 14.9 | 10.9 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 1.9 | 6.2 | 14.1 | 44.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2.4 | 3.2 | 75.9 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 8.6 |
| 2011-12 | 20 | 36:51 | 19.2 | 10.3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 8.0 | 16.0 | 49.7 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 25.0 | 3.3 | 4.0 | 81.3 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 8.8 |
| 2012-13 | 6 | 35:20 | 12.7 | 13.7 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 5.0 | 10.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.8 | 94.1 | 3.2 | 1.5 | 12.2 |
| 84 | 36:03 | 17.5 | 9.9 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 7.3 | 14.8 | 49.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 17.6 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 81.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 7.9 | ||
| 84 | 36:03 | 17.5 | 9.9 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 1.3 | 7.3 | 14.8 | 49.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 17.6 | 2.9 | 3.5 | 81.9 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 7.9 |
Kevin Garnett Best Ten Games (Points)
| Date | Opponent | MIN | PTS | AST | REB | STL | BLK | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | TOV | OREB | DREB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2008 | Detroit Pistons (W) | 41:25 | 33 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 17 | 0.65 | 1 | 1 | 1.00 | 10 | 12 | 0.83 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| Apr 26, 2008 | Atlanta Hawks (L) | 41:39 | 32 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 19 | 0.58 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 10 | 11 | 0.91 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar 05, 2008 | Detroit Pistons (W) | 41:14 | 31 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 22 | 0.59 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 5 | 6 | 0.83 | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Phoenix Suns (W) | 33:56 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 0.63 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6 | 6 | 1.00 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| May 12, 2012 | Philadelphia 76ers (W) | 38:11 | 29 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 0.60 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 5 | 5 | 1.00 | 2 | 0 | 11 |
| May 06, 2008 | Cleveland Cavaliers (W) | 39:51 | 28 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 22 | 0.59 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar 02, 2011 | Phoenix Suns (W) | 33:10 | 28 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 0.86 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 4 | 1.00 | 3 | 3 | 8 |
| May 07, 2011 | Miami Heat (W) | 37:47 | 28 | 1 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 20 | 0.65 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 2 | 2 | 1.00 | 0 | 4 | 14 |
| May 10, 2012 | Atlanta Hawks (W) | 38:32 | 28 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 0.53 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 8 | 10 | 0.80 | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| Feb 06, 2013 | Toronto Raptors (W) | 32:19 | 27 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 0.61 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 5 | 5 | 1.00 | 2 | 0 | 10 |