Kevin Garnett | Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speech

Check out Kevin Garnett's full speech following his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
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[@SuperNASCARrocks]

The Big Ticket. League MVP in 2004, 2008 Champion, and one of the greatest PF’s to ever play. One of my all time favorite players. His mindset every game was to go out and destroy the opposition. Definitely a first ballot hall of famer for sure. Way to go KG.

[@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958]

not a true hall of famer. LeGOAT eliminated him 3 times LOOL

[@andrewedlavisores1455]

but he didnt destroy opponents every single game.

[@dk06996]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 tru lel

[@gijoe4446]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 it's Bron tho, no one has taken him down in the playoffs other than the finals series he's lost

[@kotaj7998]

@@gijoe4446 The Pistons in '06 Celtics in '08 Magic in '09 Celtics in '10?

[@MaxaMillion711]

🐺 KG!!!! ☘️

[@monxxtarr]

YOOO big fan, also they listened to you

[@ykd3529]

love ur vids 🔥

[@b3nproductions704]

Maxa the goat🔥

[@Directedbyjacob_]

@@monxxtarr no

[@monxxtarr]

@@Directedbyjacob_ how

[@haishandai1308]

Kawhi’s hall of fame speech probably be around like 1 min

[@Thabosefoloshia]

Uh....Thank You.......😐.....

[@jaythekid6836]

@@Thabosefoloshia Don't forget I'm a fun guy 😐

[@andrewgoldin6905]

Umm, I had a good career. Thanks for coming out everybody. I’m going to go home now.

[@dex3779]

He be like HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA I DON"T EVEN KNOW WHERE YALL SITTING... LOL

[@ucheifedigbo8272]

@@dex3779 😭

[@Imaginationfamily33]

We can officially call KG a hall of famer he deserves it!!

[@kuntakinteix4302]

No shit

[@Imaginationfamily33]

@@kuntakinteix4302 stfu boii

[@charlescelibre1824]

Barkley can't clown on him no more😂

[@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958]

KG = Lebron's son. LeGOAT owns Levin Larnett

[@Emmanuel20097]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 kg is better

[@mrbellvearn]

Man was a beast in Minnesota.

[@n.chervil5832]

@ScAnDeLeZ I understood that reference

[@davidgindi1192]

Bruh what beast? Dude was like 40 and couldn’t even play what you talking about

[@christiansheetz5140]

@@davidgindi1192 he’s talking about his time in minnesota in the 2000’s bro

[@jamalislife814]

@@davidgindi1192 Casual/Newbie 😐

[@TheAlmightyFather]

@@davidgindi1192 disgusting casual

[@SsionRS]

Dude's a class act. My favorite wolves player of all time. My wife's mom waited on him when she was working at Olive Garden here in Minneapolis. Dude would drop a $100+ in tip everytime and was a frequent person visiting her restaraunt. Always friendly, always asked how she was, etc. RIP cindy - you're loved. She's smiling down on KG now.

[@lutherodaniels3799]

Bullshit. He didn’t give a shot out to Craig Segar, Charles Barkley or Kenny smith

[@BARKER22-l4u]

And how does being a big tipper help him getting in the HOF? SMH..He does NOT deserve to be in

[@alexdowning6981]

@@BARKER22-l4u he was also a 15x all star, 4x rebounding champ, 12x all defensive first team, 1x champ 1x MVP 1x DPOY as well as all 1x all star game MVP. Your opinion is your opinion, but with that being said- it is atrocious and you've never watched basketball if you don't think he deserves to be here.

[@RugbyReligionAl]

@@BARKER22-l4u are you fucking serious?

[@JonathanPaspula]

@@BARKER22-l4u that might be one of the most ridiculous takes I have ever heard

[@francisrodeldegala3183]

KG screaming "anything is possible!!!!!!" will always be an epic moment in NBA after winning a championship 🍀🍀🍀

[@BARKER22-l4u]

LMAO

[@stephanieflores9819]

I got shivers when he said “To the Boston Celtics.” We fuckin love you KG!!! ☘️

[@JahNuhThunDeeTheOneAndOnly]

“Anything is possible” is one of the best motivational quotes in human history!

[@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958]

Lebron owning him in the playoffs is a better quote.

[@JusttMike247]

Is it possible for anyone to become a millionaire or billionaire?

[@lolstfu2950]

not really

[@taylorpack7705]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 lebron owned a out of prime KG. Lebron went crying to Wade for help when Lebron couldn’t beat KG in his prime.

[@wildcat_savage96-33]

@@taylorpack7705 kg had to team up with 3 other all stars to beat Lebron yet he still pushed them to 7 games in the year that they won the championship once Lebron went to Miami and things were more even Garnett and the Celtics got dominated

[@lexis4490]

He is the type of player I hated when he was playing, but miss him so much now he is gone. What a great player, well deserved.

[@kgisabeast]

Really no one like him and Kobe in today’s game 😔

[@hristijandimitrovski8664]

@@kgisabeast no one like all 3 of them in today's game, not just KG and Kobe.

[@eastwest681]

Bruh I swear i miss this generation of basketball so much😭😭😭💯

[@kjthomas4553]

Mann Foreal

[@vodoumyers]

The early & mid 2000's was the shit!

[@jamesthereaper7]

“At the end of the day, you're responsible for yourself and your actions and that's all you can control. So rather than be frustrated with what you can't control, try to fix the things you can.” - Kevin Garnett

[@xx-ug9hn]

Well, the Stoics really...

[@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958]

"Lebron is my daddy, he owned me every postseason" -Kevin Garnett

[@PygmaApril]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 Man why you have to be like that? That ain't even true. Lebron's Cavs couldn't compete with Boston Big 4. I am not holding it against him, nobody would have done much better, but he certainly didn't own KG up till 2011.

[@kotaj7998]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 You must've forgotten '08 and '10 then.. lmfao

[@onedone2011]

" be 7' and agile. " -KG

[@keithb1978]

Watching KG when I was growing up was a true honor. Dude was a monster and one of the greatest ever! He was one of the 1st position-less bigs in the NBA.

[@BlackAF1RoundtableCEO]

*_“ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!”_* 🐺🍀💚🤍

[@synth15]

I can't wait for our boy VC to get his induction man

[@lucascolangelofan1395]

Vince hof class of 2025

[@superepicpro1651]

CV first ballot hall of famer

[@robinmangalindan3051]

Waiting for jayr smith to be a hall of fame...hanneything is possible

[@sahm5071]

This man has so much intensity and passion and then looks like a little child when he does those cute waves to his kids & family 😂

[@unclevick3784]

KG made sure he acknowledge Timmy for that incident. The fact that tim started off his speech with his mother, I know KG felt it. But congratulations to these legends, what an amazing HOF class. Btw RIP Kobe bean byrant we miss you

[@kingdinodragonite3470]

That was proven false tho

[@mattprssmn4]

It's rumored that he insulted Tim Duncan's mom on the court, but there's no proof of that.

[@Plague_Doc22]

As a laker fan, he's the only Boston Celtic i've ever been happy for winning a title.

[@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958]

I lost count of how many times Lebron destroyed him in the playoffs

[@Plague_Doc22]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 ok?

[@redyoshi1873]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 Lebron was way younger than him, I’d like to see Seattle Ray Allen, Minessota KG and 08 Paul, against that prime Miami heat big 3 they wouldn’t stand a chance believe wat U want

[@CPWToonka]

Same here

[@CPWToonka]

D rose next up 🏆 I hope 🙏

[@jamesthereaper7]

"Anything is possible!" - Kevin Garnett

[@BARKER22-l4u]

LMAO

[@panosts6178]

People forget how good KG was in his prime. He was an athletic MONSTER that never got tired, could pretty much guard every position, led a bad Timberwolves team to the playoffs while leading them in every major statistic. God bless you KG. You deserved this

[@MasterAppels]

no one forgets. the man is in the HOF for god's sake!

[@SH-jv5uf]

The issue is many people didn’t get to see him much in his prime because Minnesota was almost never on TV. But he was as good as anyone.

[@panosts6178]

@@MasterAppels Many people forget about his dominance because he was wasted on the Timberwolves

[@BARKER22-l4u]

Monster? Lmao. RIDICULOUS

[@Astroloverboy]

Kg was the best player in the world the year he won the MVP

[@handsomeX]

One of the all-time best defenders and mid range games ever. That 15ft jumper was automatic.

[@neomalapane983]

One of reasons I chose basketball over soccer back in high school 1997 was this dude ....LOVE AND APPRECIATION KG💙🙏

[@robinwilliams7963]

3:25 KG shouted out them Vice Lords!!!

[@gaitman22]

SHOULT OUT ALL THE TRAVELRS TVL

[@012buddah9]

All the Travelers⭐️

[@Davomigo]

STRAIGHT OUTTA SOUTH CAROLINA! 864 to be EXACT 🐐

[@mkebrwn]

Shoutout to Mauldin,S.C...

[@JahTheProphet]

I respect him bringing up Tim. All that lingering bad energy can finally subside now💚

[@tommortlock5341]

There's a clip of him talking about how Tim would wind him up so bad but at the end he gave him a shoutout after talking about it, seems to have been cool with him for a while

[@SaiyanZ3]

@@tommortlock5341 Im a Spurs fan and they been cool for a while. Tim had a podcast on the Ringer recently where he said getting to know him (Kobe, Dirk, Steve and Amare mentioned too) at All-Star games was great as well.

[@tommortlock5341]

@@SaiyanZ3 I'm very much neutral but it seems KG is actually really a very nice guy when he's not wearing a jersey and shorts haha

[@SaiyanZ3]

@@tommortlock5341 Yep pretty much lmaooo. Tbh thats every player though, even someone as nice as Steph and Tim.

[@tommortlock5341]

@@SaiyanZ3 My bread and butter is F1 racing and the best example from that sport is Ayrton Senna, completely ruthless on track. He had an accident with a guy once and went to check on him, he said he asked if he was good and when he said he was he said it was like he flicked a switch and he was back to being the racing driver. Excellent documentary about him called Senna, much more about the character than the sport so I'd highly recommend it

[@isk610]

What a legend we all loved his determined mindset complicated at times but full of dreams and accomplishments like many wish to have a chance to

[@carlton2361]

This man was dominant... Heart - Defense - Mid range -

[@Odysseus1999]

2:39 I can’t be the only sleep-deprived dude that thought that everyone he was naming off after his daughters were his offspring as well.

[@pancon5]

🤣🤣

[@Odysseus1999]

@@pancon5 Also been drinking a little bit lol. I was like “that’s like 9 kids!”

[@edgevevo698]

Lmao

[@pancon5]

@@Odysseus1999 At around 5 or 6 I thought, wait, something's wrong here lol

[@dzingunyte]

How many kids he has?

[@whoisballin]

Man wish Kobe was here to give his speech but rest up mamba💜💛

[@rarrirooster15]

Kobe’s Existence, Wife, Kids, Teammates and Legacy spoke for itself .

[@hip-hopfan9153]

Get over it. This aint even about Kobe you need to watch another video. People die everyday KG gone die one day too. Appreciate the greatness while its here and when its gone dont get stuck on it cause its always somebody better.

[@jackharbinger8481]

@@hip-hopfan9153 shut up.

[@kyleisaacbondoc2383]

@@hip-hopfan9153 Shut it brotha

[@hip-hopfan9153]

Bet wasnt none of yall fans of Kobe like that before he passed🤦🏾‍♂️

[@THE_HORSEYY]

KG was so good it’s crazy. #DESERVESTHIS

[@jekken333]

Paul pierce next yr's HOF: I want to thank the strippers that help me through the years.

[@jbart4183]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@DYogendraRao]

🤣🤣🤣

[@lingzhizhu6015]

😂😂😂

[@carlton2361]

Lol

[@DonLee1980]

Paul "I was better than him" Pierce?

[@bigdawgsgotnothingtoprove]

My man really gave a shout out to the Travelers⭐️

[@freightrainjames3507]

This nigga kg is hilarious

[@YouDontWantItWithMe]

All well

[@yurielcundangan9090]

KG: SPEECHES Everyone: Savage!

[@Eli7o7]

Truly one of the greatest competitors of all time. Not many people can back up their trash talk, he could every time. Much respect KG.

[@larsmarkannen3396]

Anything is possible! Congrats KG on the hall of fame nod. Timberwolves and Celtics legend. Loved your trash talk and attitude.

[@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958]

He's not a legend, LeGOAT exposed him every year.

[@larsmarkannen3396]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 Not when lebron was on the cavs. Im not a lebron hater btw I respect every player.

[@finnburke2709]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 that’s just factually untrue?🤣🤣🤣

[@GO-cz7cl]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 troll

[@JonathanPaspula]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 bro I’ve been reading the comments and I see you everywhere. You obviously don’t like KG so why the hell are you here at a video that’s supposed to be a celebration of him? To spread more hate?

[@zziru31]

KG was my huge hero during my teenager! his passion showed and proved me that anything is possible from S.Korea 🇰🇷

[@hitmedia-7538]

So emotional and great speech. You are the only NBA player whom I have watched all games with my heart so far. Thank you for being good sportsman and influencer. Wishing you all the best "Anything is possible"

[@dommyyandfriendss]

Favorite player growing up man well deserved KG

[@feifeijay]

Noticed Kobe's and Duncan's wives both are named Vanessa. Kobe and KG both have a daughter named Kapri. Legends think alike!!!

[@mojmejl3790]

Where's KG's wife tho?

[@nickpaine2767]

@@mojmejl3790 honey nut cherrios

[@khaliqwakeel7224]

RNs big love from the westside of the chi for shouting out all the Travelers (TVLS) 🎩 🐰 ❤️

[@rukedoufus3260]

Congratulations Kevin Garnett, thank you for all the memories on and off the court you’re a legend

[@mafiara2133]

Congrats Lord, it’s Mighty ⭐️💪🏾

[@PitchfordStache]

As a hardcore Spurs and Timmy fan I HATED KG, but the man's ability was undeniable and now that I'm grown and can reflect he really helped build my love for the game. Much love to him--and what a HOF class! Kobe, Timmy, KG gotta be the most talented trio of any class.

[@stephengiese7549]

Thank you kg for speaking to us as a conversationist and not reading a speech. This shows more humility and emotion. He is really greatfull to alot of people and shows it all the time. Thanks utube.

[@heftyman1406]

RIP Flip Saunders loved that KG mentioned him

[@salisburythefox8324]

I noticed him in 2k12 as the Wizards coach and I thought "WHO THE HELL IS FILIP SAUNDERS?" XD

[@Ben_of_jesus]

Damnnn KG in the hall man 😭 he deserves every part of it he was so nasty

[@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958]

LeGOAT his daddy

[@alaye5583]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 you one those dudes who thinks Boston KG was prime KG huh. When he was talking about early bed times he was talking to you.

[@alaye5583]

@Versatile Wolf wow that’s very original. Good job

[@BARKER22-l4u]

LMAO

[@juan-lz7fq]

I think it would have been lovely if he had mentioned ray ray, but I've got nothing but love for his speech tonight.

[@ferns.vivian]

He didn't mention Rondo... no way Rays name would have come up

[@taylorpack7705]

He’s too bullheaded to do that. Only way they make up is if Ray comes to them and says “look I messed up.” But that isn’t going to happen.

[@americandesi2k5]

f ray

[@alexandrossimitzis146]

Dear KG you're one of my favorite players of all time! The only that you wouldn't do consitently was hit three pointers, but you pretty much did everything else at an elite level! Congrats on being a Hall Of Famer and God bless you!

[@TheChicagoKid81]

Kevin was cool af… he straight shouted out the Traveler Vice Lords lollllll……

[@andyedouard2888]

Seems like there’s haters EVERYWHERE! How you dislike this mans speech When it’s his career smh ! #KG 🙌🏾

[@nikolasdiallo]

KG is forever a legend. You were a light and a spark to the game. Never will be forgotten. Thank you for contributing to the beautiful art of the game of basketball.

[@stad4883]

Indeed

[@javier3429]

My man KG, I started watching the NBA and specifically the Celtics because of you. Thanks for your passion. I try to go as hard as you and beyond each time I hit the court. Thank you Legend.

[@mikeanderson1550]

One of the best ever congrats KG ! A true force to be recon with in the day

[@wwbdwwbd]

Kevin is a cool dude. Love how he interacts with Charles Barkley.

[@VitorPereiraHugo]

Them skinny jeans!

[@Ms_T_Perfectly_Imperfect]

Your intensity in the NBA was always great to see. Congrats KG!

[@rendellbartholomew2742]

Very deserving. Hard worker and Great PLAYER. Love the way KG handled his biz on and off the court.

[@princetafarabhebhe5781]

Correct me if I'm wrong but Isiah Thomas has accompanied more individuals into the hall of fame more than any other person...legend

[@jayali8392]

Says a lot about the type of guy he is vs how he’s portrayed

[@switch-_-out6571]

When KG first come into the league he looked like a skinny alien and now he still hasn’t changed😂. Love you always KG one of the greatest at his position

[@johnnyblingg]

Was surprised to see Zeke up there. Forget the narrative about Zeke being unsportsmanlike, he’s been asked by multiple players to induct them to the HOF and I’ve heard too many stories of his character for it to be defined by one moment. Big props to KG, Tim, and Kobe for being the superheroes of my childhood. It’s crazy to see them hanging up their capes, but I’m happy that they can finally be honored.

[@TheOanaFam]

I feel so old... these guys were the talk of my childhood. 90's, 2000's and 2010's produce great superstars. excited for the coming decades and watch NBA as a grown man and see this new kids coming to the league make history. FROM Jordan to Iverson to Kobe to JOKIC.... I feel so OLD. I love this game.

[@scorpionking_2360]

The intensity of this man is unmatchable. Congrats Big Ticket KG well deserved 🖤

[@Bmac754]

Congratulations 🍾🍾🍾🍾

[@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958]

Lebron owns him

[@Sebenty]

@@loyalpatriotsfan6rings958 why do you keep saying this and hating? Prime KG wasn’t in the Celtics lol

[@richardsong7732]

KG! As a Lakers fan and LA native, you were one of my favorite players growing up. I would always trade for you so that you could team up with Kobe on my 2k team lol. Thank you for the memories and your dedication to the game. You are truly one of a kind. Congrats Big Ticket. Well deserved Champ!

[@powerArmor9]

I always trade KG to which ever team i played..LOL

[@ARIF-xt9dn]

You are one of my favorite player #KG keep safe and we love you

[@dmcintosh851]

KG, salute from MN!!! I never ever thought I’d become a Celtic fan. But I rode with you big dog. Thanks for paying homage .

[@LeBeautiful]

KG in 2004 was such a BEAST. Love to see him on here.

[@michaelguerrero3684]

As a Kings fan, it was painful to lose a 2nd round to the Timberwolves in 2004, but Kevin Garnett's hard work paid off. He would be 2008 NBA Champions with the Celtics,

[@The-Next-Chapter]

Thanks for everything k.g & u looking good aging well..thanks for all the entertainment grew up watching you

[@benzalcala5282]

One of my favorite power forward dominant and all out in every game the big ticket Kevin Garnett

[@alazo1n7]

Damn these recent hall of fame inductions got me feeling old 🥲

[@salisburythefox8324]

Same.

[@jrandomx8548]

Underrated tbh. Could do everything on the court except chuck 3s. Able to defend 1 through 5 other than Shaq, smooth jumper, savage mentality, he is the complete package

[@josephtitobrunsonjr7427]

All time 💪🏿 inspired me on and off the court. True professional

[@dennywijaya2904]

One of my fav player, KG really deserves to be here...

[@ohno_2332]

Bro it’s so sad how Kobe can’t have hi speech 😢

[@austinbarney9857]

Man i mean look at Zeke every time it shows him. Im dying!!

[@user-rj1uo6yy1k]

You gave a an amazing game through course...Congrats...Much-Love.

[@shaylah2725]

been rockin w/ him since day 1. my favorite. | MN | 21 🖤🦝

[@LewToons]

Born and raised in MN. KG is THE MAN. love to see this. But i hope to goodness that someone makes some kind of meme with how small Isaiah looks. (i know its a forced perspective thing.. but..)

[@yvesbashandy7741]

Thought he was from SC?

[@serialhater7360]

@@yvesbashandy7741 he was..he was born in SC and spent most of his years in Chicago

[@markanthony5582]

@@serialhater7360 only one season . Senior year of high school.

[@markanthony5582]

@@yvesbashandy7741 he is from sc. Spent his senior year of high school at Farragut in Chicago. Everything before that was in SC.

[@creydadj]

Thanks KG for making us OG’s look old now 😂😂😂😂😂

[@ychen7136]

My King KG！so happy for u❤️

[@rubyeborlas2367]

Big ticket!!! Great athlete, great personality, one of my "must watch" when i started becoming an nba addict😁😁.. congratss much respect champ🏆

[@user-qf2ow3fy3j]

Tim definitely remembers the mother’s day incident😓

[@roxxylala26]

THANK U KEVIN..FROM THE CELTIC NATION! ⭐☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️☘️

[@mrtqtran]

Thanks Kevin for all the great memories - sincerely, a Celtic fan!

[@lukesmith13]

So gracious

[@bradymartin8400]

Congrats

[@TheShachattack13]

It’s a miracle he got through that without cursing

[@kishonmoore1957]

He did curse

[@jayvilla1983]

Congrats KG! God bless

[@kevinathans4191]

We love you here in Minnesota! Glad you got that title in Boston!

[@bobbypayne9843]

Anything is possible -kg 2008

[@joannamarroquon5522]

KG'S daughters have the same name as KOBE'$ daughters, KAPRI AND KOKO! WOW!

[@prof3ssor178]

Congratulations Legend KG! 🌹🌹🥂

[@brianpaul642]

Congratulations 👏. KG. You brought it every time.

[@dreamsanity34]

Kevin McHale should have been there on the stage with Isiah Thomas. He impacted him early on his career in Minnesota.

[@francis_L]

Flip wouldve been up there. RIP

[@dubbrown5594]

Facts

[@blackpeoplespeaks]

No you dum dum it was Isiah from the beginning to the end

[@blitzy7961]

Isiah was KG's personal choice. So there's really no "should haves" in this situation.

[@sujalgautam9761]

@@blitzy7961 bum ass isiah didn't deserve it

[@albertsoliman1772]

"Anything is Possible." - KG on win his first ever NBA Championship in '08 Finals.

[@mike91mdk45]

The ticket! So happy for him. Gave his all on the court every time. That's what he'll be remembered for most, or should

[@ajdiaz5525]

My favorite player all time!! LOVE KG

[@booo8503]

man KG looks like he can still get some serious minutes on the 2021 playoffs.

[@caesar5206]

I wish the NBA would get back to that old school toughness that KG displayed every game. What are we watching now?!?

[@godatumsunra8107]

The soft era.

[@hurst0506]

People don’t realize how much the players past and present respect, honor and love Isiah Thomas in my opinion more than Jordan, how many players have Isiah inducted into the hall of fame, just to name a few Garnett, Webber and John Stockton so that let’s you know how highly respected he is

[@paulbradley4370]

That was 🔥 great speech kg♥️♥️♥️