Kevin Garnett Reveals What He'd Average in Today's NBA

NBA legend Kevin Garnett believes he could still put up big numbers in today's NBA. During a livestream with N3on on Kick, the former Minnesota Timberwolves and Boston Celtics star explained why he thinks he could compete with today's players. 

Garnett believes he could average around 20 points and 10 rebounds per game. He feels his scoring, strength, and work ethic would help him succeed.

During the conversation, N3on asked Garnett how many points he thought he could score per game in today's NBA. Garnett first gave a few numbers before sharing his main answer.

"I could probably get like 20 and 10," Garnett said, with an account named midaqih sharing a clip of the livestream on X.

He also explained how he could score in the modern game. "Yeah, I can hit a jump shot, I'll roll, I'll dunk everything," the former NBA MVP added.

Garnett believes he could score in different ways. He can shoot from outside, move toward the basket, and finish with dunks. His size and strength could also help him score near the rim.

Kevin Garnett also thinks today's NBA rules could help him get more free throws. During the livestream, he said he could reach the free-throw line six or seven times because players can draw fouls when defenders make contact.

Garnett believes he could use more than one skill to score. He could shoot jump shots, attack the basket, finish dunks, and draw fouls.

Garnett also believes his work rate would help him stand out from many big men in today's NBA. He said his speed and effort could give him more chances to score and grab rebounds.

"A lot of bigs trot; I sprint. I don't jog; I would sprint," Garnett said.

He explained that he would try to run past defenders rather than wait for the offense to develop. If other big men jogged back on defense, Garnett believed he could sprint ahead and get an easy layup.

His hard work could also help him grab more rebounds. Garnett believes players can create more chances by making another effort after a missed shot. He would keep chasing the ball, fighting for position, and moving near the basket to help his team.

Kevin Garnett's final NBA Season and career numbers

Garnett's career numbers help explain why he believes he could still perform well today. He played 21 NBA seasons, starting with the Minnesota Timberwolves in 1995. He later won an NBA championship with the Boston Celtics in 2008.

Garnett played 1,462 regular-season games. He averaged 17.8 points, 10 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game. He also won the 2003-04 NBA Most Valuable Player award and made 15 All-Star teams.

Garnett finished his NBA career in 2015-16 with Minnesota. At 39, Garnett played 38 games and averaged 3.2 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 14.6 minutes per game. These numbers showed his smaller role near the end of his career. They did not reflect his best years in the league.

Garnett had his best scoring season in 2003-04. He averaged 24.2 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 5 assists per game for Minnesota. He also averaged at least 20 points per game in nine NBA seasons. These numbers show that he has scored at a high level before.

Garnett believes his skills would work well in today's NBA. His shooting, rebounding, strength, and hard work helped make him one of the best all-around big men of his time. However, today's game would also bring new challenges, so his prediction remains a guess.

Still, Garnett trusts his ability to compete with modern players. Do you think Kevin Garnett could average 20 points and 10 rebounds per game in today's NBA? Or would the modern style of play make it harder for him?