Kevin Garnett was always a favorite of players ... as evidenced by how fellow Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell showed him love. "I always said you're my favorite player to watch.

When it comes to greatness on the Boston Celtics, there are few who one might rank above Hall of Fame Celtics forwards Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett ... Boston big man Bill Russell.

Decades before Kevin Garnett became the last Celtics player ... with conversations he had with other Celtics icons, like Bill Russell, for helping him become acclimated in the franchise’s ...

Particularly Kevin Garnett. Allen Made Up With Garnett in ... Both Allen and Garnett have shouted out Bill Russell following his passing. On top of that, a conversation between Garnett with ...

Bill Russell would never blend in anywhere ... He also shared a special bond with Kevin Garnett, who in 2008 took the Celtics to their first N.B.A. finals since 1987. Garnett started his career ...

Yeah, he piled his ass out. Law Murray: Kevin Garnett just showed that he is wearing a USF #6 jersey — Bill Russell tribute the week of the late legend’s birthday-via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU ...

“Well, first of all,” said Boston Celtics Hall of Fame big man Bill Russell of Kevin Garnett, “He would have to defend me.” So began a clinic on NBA defense from two Celtics legends ...

While there weren't any WCC reps at the NBA Dunk Contest, perhaps the most famous conference alumni was part of the event thanks to a tribute from 15-time NBA All-Star Kevin Garnett. Garnett was ...

Everyone remembers when Kevin Garnett said the iconic words ... received his crowning moment with the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP trophy. During the post-game press conference, Jaylen Brown ...

As news of Bill Russell’s death spread last Sunday ... On the other side of the Hall of Famer a gleeful Kevin Garnett has his right arm extending high over Russell’s head – his hand clenched ...