Celtics to retire Kevin Garnett's No. 5 on March 13 against Mavericks
The Celtics announced today that they will retire the No. 5 jersey worn by Kevin Garnett on March 13 when they face the Dallas Mavericks.
We've waited long enough. @KevinGarnett5KG, it's time to retire 5⃣ pic.twitter.com/4Pe9bwvecO
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) August 20, 2021
Garnett helped the franchise win its most recent NBA championship in 2007-08. He spent six seasons with the Celtics, averaging 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game in those years. WIth Boston, Garnett earned four All-Star berths and won Defensive Player of the Year during that 2007-08 championship season.