Kevin Garnett might be best known for his intensity on the court and his memorable quotes, but he made plenty of huge plays in a Celtics uniform.
Garnett, whose number will be retired by the Celtics after they play against the Mavericks on Sunday afternoon, was still near the peak of his powers when he arrived in Boston as part of a trade package that included Al Jefferson and an enormous collection of assets. Garnett proceeded to change the Celtics’ culture, and he helped lead the team to a title in 2008. After he was injured in 2009, he nearly did it again in 2010.