One of television’s most probing interviewers projects an on-set calm that belies his past as one of basketball’s most intimidating defenders. As a player, surefire future Hall of Famer Kevin Garnett guarded his privacy as fiercely as an opponent, yet his introspection and thoughtful perspective always shone through when he did speak.
Since joining the ranks of the media early in the 2016-17 season, Garnett’s social media-driven Area 21 studio show for Turner is trying to redefine the medium, ditching suits for casual wear and a slick desk for lounge chairs and sofas.
When Garnett invited a slew of his former Boston Celtics teammates on set last year to reminisce about their NBA championship, one of the big three stars, Ray Allen, was notably absent, stemming from a feud over his departure to the rival Miami Heat in free agency.