Kevin Garnett on Hiding Basketball from His Mom, Hiding Cash Under His Mattress & Love for Kenny G

Kevin talks about his love for Kenny G, his Showtime documentary “Anything is Possible,” being named to the NBA 75th Anniversary Team, keeping his high school basketball team from his mom, hiding all of his money from the NBA under his mattress, and the Celtics retiring his jersey.
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[@browncmp]

KG, watched his whole career. Beast on the court, glad he got a ring, and now hes just so awesome off the court.

[@ef692]

2nd favorite player of all time behind the Truth. I'm sure you can guess who my favorite team is lol

[@chrisschaller6448]

Always humble with that light-up the room smile. KG always a class act.

[@Richxwolf]

Not on the court😹

[@beastmry]

Kg is NOT humble haha. People change once they retire but this dude was definitely not humble as a player haha

[@msh104utube]

He sitting in that chair like the way I sit in my son's elementary school chair when I go to parent teacher conferences.

[@timdoyle1638]

So accurate lol

[@chancerobinson5112]

Shout-out to mom, for changing her mind. She changed sports history!

[@addicted2swoosh]

changed her mind ? NBA MONEY ! DONT BE FOOLED

[@platano3000x]

She had no choice!

[@benji3900]

She didn't change her mind. She just recognized there wasn't anything she could do about it. At least she was reasonable enough to see that and still keep in contact with him. Most JWs wouldn't.

[@mikelmoon100]

@@benji3900 - What are “JWs”?

[@benji3900]

@@mikelmoon100 Jehovah's Witnesses. The religion his mother was/is. I was raised the same. Wasn't allowed to play any sports. Unfortunately for me my parents had plenty of time to force their religious bullshit on me.

[@randallw1977]

Charles Barkley gonna talk about those skinny jeans when he sees this.

[@IzThizThingOn]

Oh, you know he is! I can't wait to hear it!

[@Jack0fAllTrades]

Soooo true 😅

[@R.B.90]

Haha I hope he does

[@amorbavian]

KG always in skinny jeans

[@cuzzinal4936]

Lmao

[@seanravi5283]

KG was my favourite player growing up. Not just for his skills but the passion and energy he brought to the game. My goat 🐐

[@nassiglutt6587]

Guess skinny jeans your favourite too

[@jadeduh4555]

The fact that KG chose his path to stay away from trouble while his busy (absent) mother worked hard to keep him healthy and productive. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@nitishsonu67]

Yeah man. As a young guy from the hood, KG really made something out of his life. Also, the fact that he is so humble off of the court, which is totally unbelievable to me given I have only seen KG highlights on KZbin, speaks volumes about the legacy he has left behind which we will definitely see in the docu.

[@jadeduh4555]

@@nitishsonu67 im sorry.. That you never saw him raw. He was intense alright. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@mattz8775]

Who cares? So dramatic. People should get credit for being decent people???

[@jadeduh4555]

@@mattz8775 Haha. So you're saying it's ok for him to be a good person but someone else can't? Lmao!! Talk about "who cares" 🤭🤭🤭

[@mattz8775]

​@@jadeduh4555nope. Just saying the community is so proud of itself when something goes right. Everybody else just does it as a matter of fact.

[@Brainhoneywalker]

Kevin was a great guest. He and Jimmy made watching this a real treat.

[@BJMckay71]

From a long time Spurs fan, I have a huge respect for KG. Those battles with Tim Duncan on the court but specially how KG said good things about TD after retiring. You see a tough guy look in KG but deep inside, the guy is all sweet. Bless you KG!

[@reneemoreno8030]

Wow...what a man. Humble and many praises to his mother.

[@makaveli6873]

Humble??? U must not know him at all

[@wfbermudo]

@@makaveli6873 oh.. you know him? pfft

[@danp1471]

All I know is I have only known Kevin Garnett for being one of the best defensive players of our time up until this point. He came across as a very humble, & down to earth guy, everything about it just felt genuine.

[@WalkingWallet]

@@danp1471 *Garnett*

[@danp1471]

@@WalkingWallet lol thanks I can't believe I did that.

[@LisaLGruman]

Another absolutely excellent and personable interview of a sports hero by Jimmy.

[@mike91mdk45]

He wanted to buy the twolves, but they turned him down. He still has respect for them, somewhat lol. I'm glad the celtics are retiring #5. He was there a relatively short time, but his impact while there was undeniable

[@jamesjackson2434]

As a Kobe guy I HATED him during those years lol but much respect to KG. One of the greats.

[@cuzzinal4936]

More like the owner said no and was on some bs after Flip passed away. Flip was the glue guy trying to make it work for KG and Co to buy the team.

[@jmarsh2314]

Should’ve been the finals mvp in 08

[@whiskyjames4200]

What a tall, handsome, melanin Prince.... Kevin Garnett everybody [KG]... yeah!👍🏾👊🏾💯🇺🇲

[@nby9569]

The Big Ticket! Man what a delight it is to see KG flourish in this media angle of his post-NBA career. If you have never seen the videos for yourself, you won't believe this is the same guy who was a literal barking dog on the court.

[@jeffreyjose7069]

The face of KG when jimmy said Celtic is the second to the Lakers.

[@PlusUltraAdrian]

KG wanted to play with Kobe in LA before he went to Boston.

[@marcellociozzani3378]

Man, the guy is still ripped. He could still kick some serious a** in today's NBA. But then again, he's KG, he could still kick a** at the age of 80. Like Bill Russell.

[@danp1471]

This is probably the best interview I've ever seen on Kimble. I don't usually read many biographies of people, but I might have to check his out. (Got curious & looked it up) Turns out he had one come out back in 2015 & I see nothing but high ratings for it. I have no doubt it'll one day be made into a movie. They could easily make a great one with just the details he's given here

[@darrenbootay3340]

As a Celtics fan I remember 2008 that trade really changed my life as a Celtics fan best season of my life

[@MASCARIOCO]

This is the best ever Kimmel has brought out. Kevin is a Natural STAR. I have never laughed so hard.

[@silewis9396]

Really? Lol I've loved KG since his Minnesota days but I think that's a bit much

[@sofiabutterflies1635]

He has such a beautiful Smile and he seem so humble. lol I was a Celtic fan always been a Lakers fan but The man is a beast on the court got to give credit where it's do all respect.

[@elheisenberg9094]

It’s crazy to think what his life would’ve been like if he listened to his parents. It just goes to show that adults aren’t always right

[@benji3900]

Yeah. Unfortunately for me, my JW parents had plenty of time to interfere in my life. They found out I'd been winning every event in which I competed in track while they were going door to door. The person thought they'd be proud of me. Instead they went straight to the school and told them they were removing me from the team and I wasn't allowed to play any sports at all. Never even cared about talking to me.

[@tonylouis6072]

It's parent's responsibilities to support their children positively, and show their kids they have faith in them

[@DragImportMedia]

@@benji3900 worst religion ever.

[@Lord_Bibulous]

Well I can certainly understand any parent who wants their child to focus on more than athlectic dreams. Any player, no matter the skill level or untapped potential, is a bad injury away from losing that path to their future. You always want a backup plan.

[@curlygirl9023]

@@benji3900 well that’s how YOUR parents were… not all JW parents are like that. They sound pretty unreasonable 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@MikoGenee]

I love KG, he's so genuine. And HI-LA-RI-OUS!

[@azuremartin5609]

Still Love you all the way down here in The Bahamas. We love you KG!!!

[@diamondkicks9813]

Kevin Garnett my favorite basketball player of all time

[@yeskev]

Great stories! I'll definitely watch the documentary!

[@onejohn4836]

KG has a knack for storytelling. If he will be on a podcast and tell some story it would be fun..

[@trevordaniels3444]

All the smoke KZbin channel. He tells stories for like an hour

[@mariepanimdim4303]

I can't wait to see his documentary and your Mom sounds wonderful bless her soul for raising you right.

[@dkim3589]

This is a GREAT interview!

[@msp845]

As someone who lived in MN and growing up watching KG, I'm sorry we failed you in your prime.

[@MinLee2]

Born and raised in Minneapolis and I'm embarrassed that we haven't recognized what KG did for basketball here.

[@JaredDudley24]

That’s not on us it’s on that bum glen taylor

[@khaitranngoc4176]

No way Celtics actually retire his number first. Glen, you have one job.

[@mahmoodrezavaziri9625]

textbook quality interview jimmy the goat

[@Graciedavis716]

Great documentary!

[@AB-845]

Great player and deserves the best. I was a freshman when he was a senior in high school. Great memories

[@YungHuskyMusic]

Kevin Garnett will win an Oscar for acting at some point. buleef me this. anything is possible.

[@2sense110]

He was excellent in uncut gems and he has a couple commercials on TV that are playing right now that are funny as ever

[@derrelllewis4765]

My idol, The Big Ticket, Kevin Garnett! Amazing career, I cried in 2008 when he won the championship with Boston. So sad I lost my Celtics championship DVD my dad bought. Ubuntu

[@wanyekest71]

A seven foot guy and the mother doesn't want him to play basketball. Thats insane

[@BGRUBBIN]

and MJs dad wanted him to be a pro baseball player, good thing that never happened

[@rockafeller3734]

@@BGRUBBIN mjs dad let him play and pratice basketball atleast lol kevins mom was gonna make him leave and stop playing lol

[@briantneary2248]

Legend. You still got the key to Boston my dude! Come through!

[@realmccoy3482]

Man I've been there since draft night. My Idol! For me, the best power forward that ever played the game. KG!!

[@emanuelrascol4191]

Loved this interview.. KG is one of the greatest all time

[@jenwilli9832]

I have always loved Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen, always basket ball crushes!

[@annettecrossley2154]

KG is such a real down to earth everyday person, also he was 👍 Great basketball player. 🏀 Mom did a beautiful job raising him. Hope Kevin still buy and own a nice basketball franchise, 🏀

[@MASCARIOCO]

Never get tired of this.

[@susanthompson7371]

KG was a damn good Basketball player!! Glad he did get a championship ring !!🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@mzarias]

Could listen to his stories all day

[@mx_px]

I thought, K.G. getting standing ovations in L.A. wearing a yellow top, isn't something I get to see in my lifetime. I guess anything is possible.

[@renewilson2540]

Kevin looks SO GOOD!!

[@jeannotahossin5927]

Love it.

[@hegbertracelis8269]

love this guy! the breed

[@malo6411]

Kevin Garnett one of the best power forwards to lace em up.. Only bad thing he did was spend too much of his prime in Minnesota overall he’s still a great nonetheless

[@R.B.90]

I don't mind that he spend so much time in Minny, he put up historical numbers there in an Era where teams only scored 100ppg, it was fun to watch even if they were a first round exit

[@rugr82day]

Unfortunately it happens to many great players. Being a franchise player is great but some gets stuck in a subpar team that doesn't have good long term plans. Some feel Christian Laettner couldn't make it after Duke but I think was from being stuck on a struggling team.

[@midealabi5535]

it's ironic this comment is probably what would've happened to LeBron if he committed to Cleveland after the first stint

[@rugr82day]

@@midealabi5535 , people will never forget he left the first time. The first thing I heard when the Bucks won was look Giannis stayed. Lebron seems caught up in the discussion of whose the best so he needs several championships to feel he can compete with Jordan and Kobe.

[@bilialeilan9038]

Best power forward to ever play the game.

[@jj-gj9md]

I grew up watching KG. He was and will always be my favorite and my first love ❤

[@sjwhite54]

Definitely shout out to his Mom. ❤️

[@damionyoung1871]

One of my favorite NBA players all time.

[@samsoordost1466]

He is so great!!!!

[@missayawk]

KG is lucky that ex didn't set him up to get robbed or just rob him outright.

[@iamsuperboggs]

KG!!!!!! I love the shoes!

[@basman9560]

Amazing great story hard working mom

[@sammyboy404]

One of the greatest Mr Kevin Garnett.

[@willsmith4355]

Love kg Celtic for life!

[@patrycja50]

KG fantastic player and... definitely one of the best legs in the NBA ;)

[@nanwood7294]

Seems like a good guy. I know he is funny! Blessings too him

[@reefk3412]

I thought I was the only one that used to listen to Kenny g all the time especially at night at the beach in California

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

KG brings it best interview ever

[@azn25centt]

As a Celtics fan from Boston, appreciate that comment 🙌🏼

[@emmanuelsalas475]

Kg is the best and in the best talk tv show 😍

[@elijahsimes3419]

That beauty shop talk got Kevin got🤣🤣🤣

[@Drewcat07]

Love KG!!

[@ruthmelicharles5062]

I love him.

[@shawnvalerio6836]

Such a cool likeable character

[@jishudas4979]

This guy is pure class

[@donmegadonmega3533]

Hell Yeahh! KG! A beast on the court hated him as a Celtic but can’t deny his Skills. Lakers for Life though lol

[@jaysmooth4998]

I like this immediately. KG is my guy!!

[@carlovigna3545]

KG is such an awesome dude

[@butterflygraceful34]

I love him 😍

[@tesisau123]

I always enjoy Jimmy interviewing athletes coz he actually enjoys sports. It doesn't feel like he has to do much research because he's already such a fan

[@amulyashekhar2999]

Yeah his background is in sports media and he always says it was some of the best time of his life.

[@malindirugbyfootballclub1180]

What a cool guy.

[@CokeWithIceAndLemon]

My hero

[@arcticridge]

why wasn't this guy in the new Space Jam

[@danzenie]

KG is a real one, always been a real one.

[@rhonda1704]

I love KG's personality lol

[@bigzbo1989]

I’m sorry but if my son 7’1 you best believe I’m making him play ball 😂

[@wilfra79]

SKINNY JEANS GARNETT as Chuck would say!

[@SkolneyVikings]

Once the Wolves ownership changes in a couple years KG needs to come back and get his jersey retired. Enough of the pettiness.

[@t-bonethugger9389]

Kg is a smart smart man he will have way more success

[@lorenzodelre7001]

i love KG. A true gentleman.

[@TheMJ5779]

Shoutout to kg for being the most electric basketball player ever

[@IbrahimLakeShow]

I love how Jimmy put in the “Celtics are one of the great franchise, second to the Lakers!” 🤣 LAKERS ALL DAY!!! 💜💛

[@itsjustmyopinion7991]

What a fantastic man

[@shortie9103]

Big Tick nervous as hell😂

[@florantegalamgam2231]

I got a complete set of KG’s rookie cards. My GOAT.

[@edymerlin1]

The Kid Who Changed The Game ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@trublazer933]

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE‼️

[@DENZELINAFRICA]

LOVE KG THE MAN

[@Hasani751]

Kg was the man!! Hated him because I was a lakers fan lol but he was the most intense player I’ve ever seen tbh.

[@jmarx1938]

Greatest Minnesota Timberwolf!!! KG!!

[@healthytrollmeister2665]

KG was an initimidating skinny guy at that time but in the wrong team (t’wolves).. he deserved all the rewards and accolades as he seems to be one humble mommas boy (as we all should)

[@debradavis2888]

I will always call him Jesus!😝 Loved KG in the film!❤

[@GanjaGawd91]

Thats how my dad was and unfortunately I wasn't able to hide it like KG 🤣🤣

[@5purplecups]

Let’s go KG!!

[@ljyoung3356]

Chuck: There go Kevin Garnett again with them skinny jeans on