Kevin Garnett & Brandi Padilla

Kevin Garnett’s illustrious NBA journey saw him don the jerseys of various teams, but it was with the Boston Celtics that he truly made his mark.

The highlight of this legendary partnership was undoubtedly the 2008 NBA championship, a victory that remains a defining moment in the sport’s history. Despite his impressive career, Garnett’s absence from the Athens Olympics stands out, a decision driven by his dedication to Brandi Padilla, whom he married, though their union ended in 2018 amidst a custody dispute over their two daughters. In a surprising turn of events, Garnett added “author” to his resume in 2021 with the release of his no-holds-barred autobiography, “KG: A to Z: An Uncensored Encyclopedia of Life, Basketball, and Everything Else In Between.”