Report: Celtics’ Kevin Garnett might be thinking about retirement

[anthony83]

With these rumors, I have many doubts about the future of KG, he can still play at least two years in the league at a high level. I have one thing clear,Celtics or retired, KG will not go to any other team or play for another coach than Doc.

 http://tracking.si.com/2012/06/01/celtics-kevin-garnett-retirement/#?sct=nba_t12_a5

 Happy with what I was after beating Miami, seeing this I'm in a state of shock, this makes me very sad.

[indeedproceed]

With these rumors, I have many doubts about the future of KG, he can still play at least two years in the league at a high level. I have one thing clear,Celtics or retired, KG will not go to any other team or play for another coach than Doc.

 http://tracking.si.com/2012/06/01/celtics-kevin-garnett-retirement/#?sct=nba_t12_a5

 Happy with what I was after beating Miami, seeing this I'm in a state of shock, this makes me very sad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O27RzZEOkeA

[LarBrd33]

i went to the Lakers RealGM forum today and found a hilarious thread where they debated if they could sign Kevin Garnett in the offseason:  http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=1183920

Lol.  Who knows what KG will do.  I think if you asked him point-blank right now privately he'd tell you this is his last year and he's leaving it all on the court.  I think that's partially a motivational thing.  Pierce is saying the same thing.  They are all mentally telling themselves this is their last chance to create a sense of urgency.  But I think eventually this offseason, he'll realize he was still averaging 20 and 10 during the playoffs, they made it all the way to the final 4, this is the game he absolutely loves... and there is no reason to hang it up when he still has some left in the tank.  He'll talk to some of his retired friends like Reggie Miller (who contemplated coming back after retirement) who will tell him, "A couple years from now you'll regret quitting this game with something left in the tank... you only have a small window of basketball left... might as well make the most of it"... And bottom line... I think he returns.  KG moreso than anyone in this league gives me the impression of a guy whose entire life revolves around basketball.  He lives to play this game.  It's his entire life.  I have a hard time believing he'll walk away from this game in his condition.  

I really can't see him playing for any team other than Boston, though.  He's too loyal.  He doesn't like change.  He would have played the rest of his entire career in Minnesota had they not finally agreed to spare him and send him to Boston.  From BOston's perspective... unless they plan on stripping this team down to nothing (that includes dumping ROndo for lotto picks) and rebuilding from scratch... there is no reason for them to NOT bring KG back.  He's the 2nd best unrestricted free agent available behind Deron Williams.  He's playing like arguably the 2nd or 3rd best center in the league.  They have to bring him back if they can.

[Celtics18]

Prediction:  Kevin Garnett will be a Boston Celtic next season.

[Boris Badenov]

Who knows what KG will do.  I think if you asked him point-blank right now privately he'd tell you this is his last year and he's leaving it all on the court.  I think that's partially a motivational thing.  Pierce is saying the same thing.  They are all mentally telling themselves this is their last chance to create a sense of urgency.  

Agreed.

[eugen]

For me, KG can play least 3 years in high levels if he stays healthy. If he decide to retire, we can not force him. If he will decide to continue playing, our GM has to offer e new contract.

[anthony83]

http://www.basket4us.com/galeria/index.php?gal=02062012&img=04.g.jpg#galeria

 He´s is incredible, KGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG

[KGs Knee]

Hopefully he comes back.  He still has lost post game vs most other centers. 
I really hope he comes back on the cheap.  Vet min would be best, althogh probably not realistic.  I just would live to see him say "I'm wealthy, I'm gonna give the team the best chance to build me one last winner.".  With cap money we could make a move to bolster the team.

[KGs Knee]

Meant above " still has post game"

[LarBrd33]

4 more years!... 4 more years!... 4 more years!!

[Vermont Green]

I think it is pretty clear that KG can continue to be a productive center in this league for a couple more years.  I think the big problem for him this year in terms of wear and tear is that we don't really have a PF to play along side him.  He is being asked to do a lot both offensively and defensively because of this.

If we can get a decent legit PF for next year (wow, would David West have been nice) we come back as very solid team.

[guava_wrench]

That is just some dude who "knows" KG speculating. It doesn't even say the dude is close to KG.

If we are going to start citing articles about every clown with an opinion, we will have non-stop back and forth threads like this.

[CelticG1]

One of the most talked about non stories.

I've been saying for the past couple years without a career injury there is absolutely no way KG is retiring after this year.

[j804]

Woj said on Celtics postgame that there is momentum from the Celtics and KG's camp for him to come back on a 1 year deal

[tyrone biggums]

I'd rather KG leave a year too early than a year too late. Ask yourself this, is there any possible way that he can improve on his performance in the playoffs next season? What's the point of staying around if the team is going to be rebuilding or retooling? I could see maybe a Roger Clemens type deal where he comes back in March if the team is in contention...but I would put money on him retiring initially.