Kevin Garnett
American retired professional basketball player and actor
1976 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American retired professional basketball player and actor
Born
May 19, 1976
Age
~50 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, basketball player
United StatesBorn in Greenville
1976
Born in Greenville (1976-05-19)
2000
AwardAll-NBA Team
2000
AwardNBA All-Defensive Team
2001
AwardNBA All-Defensive Team
2002
AwardNBA All-Defensive Team
2003
AwardAll-NBA Team
Present
About
Kevin Maurice Garnett, commonly known by his initials KG, is an American former professional basketball player who played 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Big Ticket", Garnett is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards of all time, known for his intensity, versatility, and defensive ability. As of 2026, he is one of five NBA players to have won both the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award.
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Who is Kevin Garnett?+
Kevin Maurice Garnett, commonly known by his initials KG, is an American former professional basketball player who played 21 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Big Ticket", Garnett is widely regarded as one of the greatest power forwards of all time, known for his i
What does the name Kevin mean?+
The name Kevin means "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: *ǵenh₁- Name of a seventh-century Irish saint, from Caoimhghin or Caoimhín, from lit=dear birth/person. It first became popular outside Ireland in the mid-twentieth century.". It is of English origin.
When was Kevin Garnett born?+
Kevin Garnett was born on May 19, 1976.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: *ǵenh₁- Name of a seventh-century Irish saint, from Caoimhghin or Caoimhín, from lit=dear birth/person. It first became popular outside Ireland in the mid-twentieth century.
The name Kevin is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish.. Etymology: *ǵenh₁- Name of a seventh-century Irish saint, from Caoimhghin or Caoimhín, from lit=dear birth/person. It first became popular outside Ireland in the mid-twentieth century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Kevin — May 19, 1976
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Fire · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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I knew from the first practice. You had something different.
— your old coach
You're the reason I started playing.
— a kid who watched you play
That one game... you know which one. Unreal.
— a fan since day one
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