Welcome to Throwback Thursday here on NBA.com and NBA TV.
Each week, we’ll delve into the NBA’s photo archives to uncover great images from way back when and NBA TV will air the best games related to our topic for that week.
Today’s Topic: Kevin Garnett
After 12 seasons and 10 All-Star appearances in Minnesota, NBA legend Kevin Garnett was traded to the Boston Celtics on July 31, 2007.
Garnett joined Paul Pierce and newly acquired Ray Allen in Boston to form a new big three that would go on to win the NBA championship in their first season together. During six seasons in Boston, Garnett averaged 15.7 points on 52 percent shooting, 8.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists.
This Throwback Thursday, we look back at Kevin Garnett’s entire career, which will continue for a 22nd season in 2016-17. Be sure to stay tuned to NBA TV for a look at some of his best moments in Boston!
Relive these classic games on NBA TV:
2 p.m. ET — Cavaliers vs. Celtics, 2008 Eastern Conference Semifinals, Game 7 — LeBron James’ 45 points aren’t enough as Kevin Garnett and Boston win Game 7 to advance to the East Finals.
4 p.m. ET — Lakers vs. Celtics, 2008 NBA Finals, Game 1 — Paul Pierce makes a dramatic return from a knee injury to help the Celtics win Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
5 p.m. ET — Lakers vs. Celtics, 2008 NBA Finals, Game 2 — Kevin Garnett and the Celtics rally past Kobe Bryant and the Lakers to open a 2-0 series lead in the 2008 NBA Finals.
6 p.m. ET — Celtics vs. Lakers, 2008 NBA Finals, Game 4 — Boston bounces back from a 35-14 1st quarter deficit to win on the road and take a 3-1 series lead.
7 p.m. ET — Lakers vs. Celtics, 2008 NBA Finals, Game 6 — Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen dominate the Lakers to power the Celtics to their first NBA championship since 1986.
