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Kevin Garnett - 1995 NBA Draft, 5th Pick, Minnesota Timberwolves
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The NBA once warned Kevin Garnett about his plan to recruit a
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Kevin Garnett Says Timberwolves 'Took a Chance on Me When Nobody
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Anthony Edwards ascending despite Wolves ongoing woes - The Athletic
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The Q&A: Kevin Garnett on pre-Draft workouts, nearly playing with
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Kevin Garnett joined the Timberwolves and changed the NBA - Sports
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