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Kevin Garnett – Jersey Retirement Weekend (February 28, 2027 Game)

February 28, 2027

February 28th – Kevin Garnett – Jersey Retirement (Joe and Tommy travel for events)

The Minnesota Timberwolves will retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 21 jersey on February 28, 2027, at the Target Center following a game against the Boston Celtics. [1, 2]
Details of the Ceremony
  • Date: February 28, 2027
  • Opponent: Boston Celtics (another of Garnett’s former teams)
  • Location: Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Significance: Garnett will be only the second player in Timberwolves franchise history to have his number retired, following his close friend and former teammate Malik Sealy (No. 2). [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Background and Context
  • The Return: The long-awaited ceremony was made possible after Garnett reconciled with the franchise under new owners Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, returning to the team as a team ambassador. [1, 2]
  • Past Feud: Garnett previously refused to let Minnesota retire his jersey due to a long-standing fallout with former owner Glen Taylor. [1, 2]
  • Boston Legacy: This marks Garnett’s second jersey retirement. The Celtics previously retired his No. 5 jersey in March 2022 during a number retirement ceremony. [1, 2]
  • Franchise Records: Garnett is the Timberwolves’ all-time leader in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks, and won the franchise’s only MVP award during the 2003–04 season. [1, 2]

Details

  • Date: February 28, 2027

Venue

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