Kevin Garnett: risky draft pick, unsung rookie ... NBA Icon

[@adribbs]

Most players in Sam Mitchell's position probably would've took the extra minutes no questions asked. Sam recognizing what they have in Garnett so early and saying, "he's better than me. He should start" is amazing to me. We always focus on the finished product but never really delve into the small moments that could change a career. This Prism series is really a great look into the small chapters that make up the book. Great video.

[@TheAdamwalters]

Hope KG bought him dinner

[@dusk6159]

Mitchell was crucial for the Timberwolves, otherwise they could've lost the only chance they had with a fully developed KG.

[@adribbs]

@@dusk6159 I believe Mitchell was one of Garnett's favorite teammates.

[@demetriusevans4139]

True. Often old guys refuse to pass the torch to the younger generation. It's why new ideas and fresh faces are frowned upon in a lot of areas in America. Especially politics....

[@Seattlefan77]

@@TheAdamwalters Loyalty is huge for KG and he's been loyal to Sam Mitchell ever since.

[@Vaporware336]

Seth has done three videos centered on the Timberwolves and their icons now, and honestly, I wouldn't have it any other way. When the Wolves win an NBA championship, I fully expect a Chosen style documentary on the history of the franchise from the biggest Timberwolves fan at Secret Base.

[@Nerevarine420]

Year 2099 the wolves have yet to get the nba finals. The fanbase hasn't seen the playoffs in nearly 30 years everything is pain

[@kevinzhu6417]

@@Nerevarine420 the vikings are also a history of pain

[@pzooka]

Do you think the internet will still be a thing by the time the Wolves win a title?

[@benspieler5977]

no skin in the game. but I hope y'all do too.

[@eugenegreen2285]

In the parallel universe the Twolves win a championship before we die, Seth is a Pelicans fan.

[@cyrillesu]

People just tend to overlook how truly great KG was in his prime. Dude literally did everything for the Wolves. He was by far their best scorer *and* their best defender, he was one of their 3 best playmakers (and in some years he was even the primary playmaker), and one of their best shooters.

[@benjaminan1183]

When Sam was there, he was a comparable scorer.

[@jkhrys7127]

@Raytheslay MVP All-Star MVP 15 time all star multiple all NBA all defense NBA champion defensive player of the year and whatever else KG is far from a bust he just played for a bust team for to long

[@duncan2560]

@@jkhrys7127 bruh its a troll acc ignore it🗿

[@octopus8420]

KG is extremely overrated

[@MPHswayze]

He's underrated culturally. KG had the "Mamba Mentality" without being a bad teammate or a diva, KG would raise his arm when he messed up a play or committed a bad foul to be an example to the team. KG was cool too. The blue KG Wolves jersey from the 90s with the spiky things is iconic. Garnett never slacked on defense, he became one of the most dreaded bigs ever protecting the rim. KG has the Relentless Gene on both sides of the ball like Moses Malone, Havlicek, Bob Lanier, Dave Cowens in that those guys never stopped trying their hardest at any second of a basketball game. No plays off. KG went 100% no matter what on both sides of the court.

[@sprthrwwychnnl73]

I saw Garnett play his rookie year, coming off the bench. He didn’t do much, but he went up for a rebound and got up so high he basically snatched it off of the top of the backboard. From ten rows back at the Arco Arena watching a rare (at the time) Sacramento Kings win, it was very impressive and I knew he was going to be a superstar.

[@edstababy]

rip ARCO

[@ericarechiga9752]

Still rare. I say as a Wolves fan that might finally see 50 wins since KG was in his 20s

[@lastsinnersa8002]

It's always intriguing to think about how different drafts would be in hindsight. But another factor is whether a player's career would have been ruined if they went to a hapless team or one too stacked that never let them develop/thrive. The real miracle is that the Timberwolves didn't ruin him. Failing to build enough around him is as expected.

[@vietnamsemonky4082]

@BIG SUGE dude comments the same thing on multiple KZbin pages just changes the players name, it’s some weird kind of clout chasing I guess.

[@silewis9396]

@Raytheslay Here: *have some clout*

[@anjr9915]

KG didn't let the Timberwolves ruin him, he instead made them hence the nickname "The Big Ticket"

[@thomasj3701]

Well... the whole Joe Smith thingy kinda wrecked any possibilities for the Wolves and KG

[@donaldtoonsberry832]

Bro, the greats cannot be ruined a team.

[@heavymetalweatherman7774]

I am loving this series! You’re taking all the off-field context parts from the Rewinder stories and going even deeper. It’s fantastic!

[@hiimed1441]

Thanks SB. I was just a casual fan of basketball in my younger years. But y’all have made me love the NBA in ways I didn’t know were possible. I’ve watched every secret base video 2x times over. The story telling activates my neurons like no other. Thanks for Making me fall in love with my favorite childhood player all over again in another *Light* :’D

[@JuulOrDie]

KG is the first legend that comes to mind. I was born in 1998 and only started appreciating the game around 2010.

[@aaronjohnson8786]

That shot at 2:35 is hard to watch for a Wolves fan. Just thinking about what Garnett and Marbury could do together brings tears to the eyes... beyond that ESPN commercial of course.

[@Lost_01]

I swear this channel is the master of finding amazing stories I didn’t know I wanted to know. I start every video thinking “why the heck would I want to know about that?” Or “Oh I already know where this is going” then walk away wanting to tell all my friends.

[@ZamirStills]

My favorite basketball player of all time. So happy to see this episode happen. Thanks, SB.

[@drphot6050]

That Top 5 of the Top 20 Seniors though, had 3 potential HOF!

[@bangaamen501]

I'm really loving this prism series. This is swiftly becoming one of my favorites along with beef history, and the moment of History taglines. Another Kevin Garnett story which shows you how legendary he really was you guys have covered him plenty but this isn't even more in-depth look. ✨💎

[@desean3402]

It’s a shame how sour his relationship is with the Wolves now because the dude literally built the franchise.

[@transformers5419]

Trash owner

[@younglove3362]

Garnett was drafted by the T.Wolves. he did not build it 🙄

[@golfaholic666]

Hopefully once Glen Taylor sells the team to Lore & Rodriguez KG will get his jersey in the rafters

[@HaitiSpaceAgency]

I thought they were on good terms? I mean, he did go back there at the end of his career for what seemed like a sweetheart, thanks for the belief, sort of deal.

[@MNSportsJunkie101]

Kevin Garnett hates Glen Taylor, not the team or the fanbase. He actually wanted a stake in ownership here but Flip Saunders' death meant that in his eyes, he couldn't work with Taylor.

[@trevorpage4223]

I hope K.G. gets to see this video....He deserves to know exactly why we love him.

[@OmnipotentSpud]

I absolutely love the little smile Randy has on his face thinking "why will this man not sit down?" That's Kevin my guy. Won't sit down. Not ever. Legend.

[@MomTires]

KG is my personal favorite player of all time. His physicality and energy were visible and borderline unmatched. I wish he could have had more sustained team success, because he is an all time great

[@younglove3362]

My favorite player is Tim Duncan. But my skillset was based around Garnetts instead because I was small and had to use my athleticism for the most part to be affective

[@Javan6475]

Every single SB video is pretty golden, but these Prism videos have been exactly what I needed recently

[@Beofware]

Kevin Garnett is awesome. One of the best players of all-time (at their peak).

[@robertstrong59]

Always been one of my favorite players. His intensity is simply unmatched and attitude got him a long way. Doesn't hurt he's such a talented nearly 7 footer

[@shukterhousejive]

It's amazing how Garnett got this far before he found his lucky opal

[@jonion7884]

I 100% believe y'all could get away with making this series 25-45 minutes long. This subject in particular has so much more to get into, from the early playoff years, to the early 00s disappointments, to his reputation as the most fervent trash talker in league history. I know I speak for lots of us when I say we would line up to see you cover those angles as well

[@joshuapatrick682]

Garnett is my favorite player of all time! he's the total package!

[@dusk6159]

Pulled the Lebron + Duncan. All-time top player (near the other top PF and Centers in the list).

[@jalenwoodley8362]

Loved this one. KG is criminally underrated

[@thewateringwiz7118]

The video is so well made ! It adds so much to the narration and the overall enjoyment ! So dynamic and fun to watch

[@SaurianKing77]

The big ticket was one of my childhood heroes and I tried my best to play like him during middle school. KG was a beast

[@kdubfresh23]

idc what the numbers/metrics say, secret base has some of the best & most consistent sports content out there - second to none

[@theslinger77]

KG is incredibly underrated. Top 5 PF (if not the best) of all time.

[@newmj32]

Need more of these from this point on…🙌🏾🙏🏾 it’s so many players that had a impact just like KG did

[@ryanstettner9550]

I feel like Nick Foles would be a fascinating athlete to cover in this series. From hopeful young backup to nearly retiring to super bowl champ back to a journeyman backup.

[@slackerofhell]

Loving this new Prism series. You guys are doing fantastic.

[@sethchafee6080]

It pains me to say it, especially as a big fan of the franchise. The Washington Nationals need a collapse video, especially after trading Soto.

[@TBtheking405216]

Urinating Tree did one recently

[@JawaPenguin16]

KG was really just a kid doing all of this insane stuff. Wonderful basketball story.

[@rickyrichreacts9667]

It’s crazy to think about and I could be wrong, but, it seems like almost all the players who got drafted out of high school turned into great NBA players. Not all, but the majority it seems. KG, Kobe, Moses Malone, LeBron, etc

[@sea4our]

ANYTHING IS POSSIBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE. man, i remember when he broke into the league when i was a LITTLE kid. it was insane. 1975 seemed to far. it was crazy to see how much more common it became to see kids coming out of highschool after Garnett. it's like he opened the floodgate. then, they created the rule. . .

[@garylazereyes4856]

this has to be my favorite SB series other than rewind. The good and the bad and all in between is a great way to look at how lives are shaped and how eras are defined

[@kb5509]

they've done about 2 videos?

[@garylazereyes4856]

Who?

[@THEjoelivingstone]

Bruv, you have to try to get a 16 on your ACT. Pretty sure you could just close your eyes and scribble "ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE".

[@noskillant6168]

I need more time of the day for yall to make more videos, every single one is amazing.

[@thenumberquelve158]

You guys are really popping these out, very impressive! I have to say, I'm very glad my childhood wasn't as.... *eventful* as Kevin Garnett's. That just sounds like the worst experience, both for a kid and a mother, to possibly go through, completely undeserved to boot. It really is amazing how much ONE person believing in you can make a difference though. (As a silly aside, I have a geology degree and garnet is my favorite mineral, so how can I not be a fan of this guy?)

[@nickreuscher333]

Feel like this should have a part 2 of kgs Timberwolves days

[@jkmusingss]

I love this series already. Ya'll do fantastic work.

[@MannyMensah94]

Kg is a Pioneer🏀👏🏿👍🏿. Shout out to Isiah Thomas of believing him.

[@arthurdetoledolemerodrigue2931]

My favorite player of all time. Thanks for this

[@brightBoss]

One of my favorite players of all-time. KG🔥♥️

[@austinemms9772]

It’s really telling how weird the 1995 NBA Draft when the Timberwolves picked a high school student from Chicago over guys like Damon Stoudamire and Ed O’Bannon.

[@MPHswayze]

Ed O'Bannon was a winning, seasoned, excellent college player with a track record. The way most teams thought of the draft was "who can come in and help the team." Coaches and GMs were always on the hotseat in that respect. The idea of using a high draft pick on a high schooler who wouldn't help your team for years sounded ludicrous to people.

[@Crusher103]

Sam Mitchell, you the real MVP. Takes a special kind of person to recognize and not go for the personal glory allowing a young man with massive potential to shine.

[@just_the_drummer8830]

Haven't watched the video yet, am about to. Was never big into basketball, but growing up I'd get home from school and my dad would have basketball on. I quickly became a Celtics fan during the Garnett/Allen/Pierce Era. Garnett became my favorite player of all time, and still is to this day. About a year ago I went looking for my first Celtics jersey purchase, hoping to find Garnett. Very jealous of T-Wolves fans because his Celts jersey isn't available in most stores. Ended up settling for a Bird jersey. Certainly not upset about it. 😅

[@matthewforbes2969]

Beef history: rangers vs Celtic Collapse: how Arsenal went from the kings of London to middle of the pack Rewinder: the miracle of Istanbul Rewinder: 2010 World Cup final Untitled: Ted Williams Untitled: Don Nelson as a coach Collapse: how the Montreal expos went from one game away from the World Series to rock bottom and leave the city Collapse: how the Buffalo bills failure to win at least one of 4 straight Super Bowls led to two decades of failure Untitled: rod carew Untitled: Bruce Matthews Collapse: how the Steve McNair titans went from super bowl, to one yard short, to laughing stock Beef history: Mike ditka vs buddy ryan Collapse: how the fo fi fo sixers went from finals domination to worst team in the league Rewinder: Kirby Puckett’s walk off in the World Series Beef history: Red Sox vs Yankees Collapse: how the bash brothers athletics went from champions, to moneyball Collapse: how the Chicago White Sox went from sweeping the World Series to drought Collapse: how the Washington redskins became the nfl laughing stock after their final super bowl The worst: World Cup loss Brazil vs Germany 2014 The worst: game of the century, bama vs lsu 2011 The worst: nba bust, Anthony Bennett

[@KalmoK]

Collapse isn't about teams that go from kings to mediocre and nobody cares about baseball... But I'm loving the others!

[@eeeee4686]

Arsenal hasn’t missed Europe it would be better to do shalke or Hamburg

[@AirRusher1992]

I would love to have a video about the 1983 Sixers how they went from winning a title to the worst team for several years before the arrival of AI.

[@xanderburnette7963]

Best videos on the internet. Y’all are absolutely amazing

[@grahamnoble_]

love the new series!! keep it up SB❤️‍🔥

[@MaxT1996]

I admire his heart and love for the game, more than his talen

[@JJJameson.]

Gem enthusiast, Kevin Garnett

[@AirRusher1992]

So far I'm loving this Prism series. Suggestion for future videos: Collapse of the 2008 Celtics, 2018 Rockets and the Bad Boy Pistons and then Untitled videos about Reggie Miller and Chris Webber.

[@andresp.1774]

Yet another amazing Secret Base video. The content of these videos is truly remarkable.

[@Blunderson]

I get unreasonably excited for a new Seth video

[@adamwadley9642]

The background music is so good! Shoutout to the person behind it

[@bonifaceodoemene6608]

Love this series! Amazing!!

[@maxpolak4045]

Have an episode about Benzema, portrayed as a immature thug during his early years but now undeniably one of soccer greatest player

[@bangaamen501]

Keep up the great work Seth Keep up the great work SB.

[@ThePribylProductions]

SB has been going off with all the high quality videos recently. Thanks guys, makes lunches a lot funner

[@gavinmacmillan6061]

Incredible Player

[@emeraldaly7646]

I like how the mic gets passed around for this series. Really keeps it fresh having a different narrator each time.

[@neal6473]

What a great draft pick from Kevin McHale and the Minnesota Timberwolves front staff.

[@dusk6159]

Sadly the TWolves didn't have any other weapon nor appeal, but McHale saved the franchise by drafting the only player that could bring success to it.

[@neal6473]

@@dusk6159 Yes, they did, you remember they got Stephon Marbury though the draft the next year.

[@justinalley3399]

@@neal6473 marbury was drafted by the bucks than got traded

[@neal6473]

@@justinalley3399 You're right Justin Alley but even though they didn't technically draft him but the Minnesota Timberwolves was Stephon Marbury first NBA team that he had ever played for and thank you for the correction Justin Alley I appreciate it.

[@slyfox2022]

The show Cheap Seats had a graphic that said "Kevin Garnett changed his college from Undecided to Uninterested"

[@Talix.]

I know others have done videos for Secret Base but nobody compares to Seth!

[@lurkintomgaming397]

My favorite basketball player of all time. The Big Ticket. Nobody did it like KG did. Just an animal. Amazing fire and energy

[@Markakuski]

Loving this new series. Thanks y’all :)

[@troyc294]

After briefly mentioning him in this video, it would be dope if y'all could make a video on Arvydas Sabonis. He could've been a top 3 center ever

[@brendantreynor7876]

You guys always keep me entertained. Hope this success translates to more content we can all enjoy while pooping.

[@Thor-Orion]

As a lifelong Maryland fan (I’m from PGC) I would’ve loved to see him play for Gary, even just for 1 year.

[@ShoeAlmighty]

Seth Rosenthal the goat of secret base, stop letting other people make videos

[@jimmijuice2285]

thanks for talking about his time here in SC when people cover Kevin they always seem to leave that part out he’s my big cousin btw love these vids

[@MPHswayze]

KG was Mr. Basketball in South Carolina & Illinois. Is he the only player who was Mr. Basketball in more than one state? If not, who else did it?

[@shakenblake4533]

That's a good question dawg, been asking myself the same thing

[@RudieObias]

It's dumb that the Minnesota Timberwolves have yet to retire Kevin Garnett's #21. He's the franchise's greatest player!

[@obrienluna150]

Loving this series

[@KalmoK]

These are fire,I love it! Keep them coming Seth, or I will expose that your real favorite team is Timberwolves!

[@thegreat9252]

A 1.3 gpa is crazy

[@tfive24]

That Rasheed Wallace and Jerry Stackhouse team at north Carolina was a beast.

[@CheezusChrist1776]

Seth is the best narrator on this channel and it's not even remotely close

[@lilgrabbo6142]

I LOVE SECRET BASEEE

[@alexfarias7371]

the uncut gems guy was ballin ig

[@Cbrunning849]

Did you really just call KG "the uncut gems guy"....Jesus Christ

[@DarkSaber22]

Raptors theoretically could've had KG and Vince Carter on the same team lol damn

[@rellyrob7062]

His videos are perfection

[@eliholland1365]

He was a decent outside shooter just inside the 3 pt line, quick passing decisions, good face-up game, some nascent handles. I continue to 'what-if' about him being drafted in 2006 or 2016 so he could have played more of a role that AD plays as a pre-eminent roll man and stretch-4/5, or as a hub off of high pick-n-rolls that can also iso in the paint. Orrrr goodness, KG as a point-forward with a traditional big screening for him or inverted PNR where he is raining off-the-dribble triples, attack switches, spraying to shooters, finishing at the rim with his size speed and power. Couple that with his motor and Draymond Green level of defensive acumen and there was the makings of a top-5 all-time, possibly top-3. Hell, if the NBA only knew to push him out beyond the 3 pt line instead of having him take barfy long 2s that he could shoot well that alone could have been enough to elevate him above the underrated status he has in the basketball world. The KG greatest Peaks from Thinking Basketball shows just how impressive he was when he played, but this video opened the door for an even greater potential. Ahead of his time he was.

[@tommywile4238]

So much props to whoever chose a picture of what the Chicago skyline looked like in the 90s! 🙌🙌

[@kevinstar4621]

Loving the new prism series!!!!

[@todd-2362]

One if my favorite NBA players.

[@mrfake675]

Good actor too. Uncut Gems 💎

[@bigwolf1899]

Toronto Watching, This Series Is Dope Keep Em Coming

[@darrylhudson2182]

My favorite player to ever bounce a basketball. Definitely one of the most skilled players to ever play.

[@carsonyoung9965]

I think Kevin McHale working in the Minnesota franchise, helped KG land there and probably fine tuned his post moves a little with help from the master, McHale. Or maybe I'm just guessing

[@markjackson6431]

man this channel is the best

[@MrTimmyJ]

You guys bring such an interesting perspective. Keep up the great work!

[@bramiwami]

And also a good actor in Uncut Gems. Dude has it all

[@faceman7966]

I been watching your channel for a while but I just watched more videos now I hooked I love your channel and knowledge you guys have a gem 💎 of a channel….please do A.Talib vs Crabtree

[@aaronyang5677]

Chuck:Im in the hall of fame; Shaq you in the hall of fame; Gary you in the hall of fame; Kevin you borderline in the hall of fame.. Kevin: Champion chuck, champion.

[@grimtea1715]

Collapse: 2005 Chicago White Sox Beef: Khabib and McGregor Rewind: Peyton's 7 TD game

[@snowman9123]

I have often wondered what might have happened to the Timberwolves had they found a way to put Garnett in the starting lineup right away. With 126 wins thru their first six seasons they had nothing to lose by playing Garnett with the other starters. Not that they would have had the same draft pick the following year, if they started Garnett in his rookiue season, but that pick was Ray Allen (before they swapped for Marbury). Garnett in his second season together with Allen in his rookie season and you have to wonder about the Timberwolves trajectory, considering what happened in Boston '07 - '08. PS A Rod needs to find KG a role in the Timberwolves leadership now and going forward! Without KG there would be no pro NBA team in Minnesota.

[@justingoldman3026]

This is a really interesting question, as the Wolves were so god awful then, so, I'm not sure what the Wolves had to lose in they just threw him to the "actual" wolves :) and started him from the beginning. In hindsight, it seemed like the T wolves actually did a good job with his early development, as he improved as the year went on. And then his jump from year 1 to year 2 was HUGE, as he was an all-star already in his second year

[@christopherjbsnow]

These are great. Keep up the great work!

[@jacksonmillard7598]

Great series! Keep up the fantastic work!

[@The_Boulster]

God I really hope we get a hockey episode in this series cuz these have been fire so far