Who Is Kevin Garnett? Age, Biography, and Wiki
Born on May 19, 1976, Kevin Garnett is an esteemed American former professional basketball player. As of 2025, he is 48 years old. Garnett had an illustrious career spanning 21 seasons in the NBA, primarily known for his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Boston Celtics. He is considered one of the greatest power forwards in the history of the game. With his dynamic playing style, defensive prowess, and ability to shoot from various positions on the floor, Garnett earned numerous accolades, including the NBA Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 2004.
| Occupation | Basketball Players |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | May 19, 1976 |
| Age | 49 Years |
| Birth Place | Greenville, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
| Country | U.S |
Popularity
Kevin Garnett's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
Kevin Garnett stands tall at 6 feet 11 inches (2.11 meters) and has maintained a playing weight of approximately 250 pounds (113 kg) throughout his career. His impressive height combined with his athleticism made him a formidable opponent on the court.
His nicknames include "The Big Ticket," "KG," "The Kid," and "The Franchise" (after being known as the Minnesota Timberwolves' franchise player). He mentally prepared himself before games by banging his head against a padded basketball stanchion.
Although Garnett is officially listed as 6ft 11in by the NBA, he is widely accepted to be at least 7ft tall. During the 2007 NBA All-Star Game, Garnett admitted in an interview with Craig Sager to be "6 ft 11 in and some quarters" tall.
Measurements from the 1995 NBA draft indicated that Garnett, 19 years old at the time, was 6ft 11in tall barefoot. In 1997, Garnett was measured by the Minnesota Timberwolves training staff to be 7ft 1in tall in his basketball shoes.
In December 2011, Garnett agreed to become a limited shareholder of American-owned Italian Serie A football team A.S. Roma.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
Throughout his life, Kevin Garnett has kept his personal relationships relatively private. He married Brandi Padilla in 2004, and the couple has two daughters together. As of 2025, there is speculation about whether he is still together with Brandi or if they have separated, as both have kept details of their relationship under wraps. There are currently no public records of a new girlfriend or romantic partner.
He is the middle child and has two sisters. Garnett's mother, Shirley Garnett, never married his father, O'Lewis McCullough, with their relationship ending shortly after his birth. Garnett grew up with his mother and stepfather.
Net Worth and Salary
Kevin Garnett's net worth in 2025 is estimated to be around $120 million, making him one of the wealthiest former NBA players. Throughout his career, he earned substantial salaries from his contracts, particularly a six-year, $126 million deal with the Timberwolves in 1997, which was groundbreaking at the time. In addition to his NBA earnings, Garnett has made lucrative endorsements with several brands including Adidas and Sprite, which have significantly contributed to his wealth.
Career, Business, and Investments
After retiring from professional basketball in 2016, Garnett has explored various business ventures and investments. He has invested in multiple startups, focusing on technology and wellness, reflecting his interest in innovation and healthy living. Additionally, Garnett has taken to broadcasting, becoming a popular analyst and commentator on NBA-related shows. His impact extends beyond the court as he remains involved in charitable efforts, particularly in youth sports and education initiatives.
In high school, Garnett was a 1995 McDonald's All-American at Farragut Career Academy and a national player of the year award winner. He entered the 1995 NBA draft, where he was selected with the fifth overall pick by the Minnesota Timberwolves and became the first NBA player drafted directly out of high school in 20 years.
Garnett made an immediate impact with the Minnesota Timberwolves, leading them to eight consecutive playoff appearances. In 2004, he led the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals and won the NBA MVP Award. He was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year with the Boston Celtics during the 2007–08 season, his first with the team.
Social Network
In 2025, Kevin Garnett maintains an active presence on social media platforms, mainly Instagram and Twitter, where he shares insights into his life, thoughts on basketball, and motivational messages. His massive following showcases his enduring popularity and influence in the sports world. Garnett uses his online platforms to engage with fans and promote causes close to his heart.
On July 11, 2015, Garnett re-signed with the Timberwolves to a two-year deal. On November 15, 2015, against the Memphis Grizzlies, Garnett became the fifth player in NBA history to play at least 50,000 minutes, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Karl Malone, Jason Kidd, and Elvin Hayes.
On December 1, against the Orlando Magic, Garnett surpassed Kidd (50,110) for third on the NBA's career minutes list. Four days later, in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, he became the 15th player in NBA history to surpass 26,000 career points.
On December 11, Garnett passed Malone as the NBA's all-time leader in defensive rebounds during Minnesota's 111–108 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets. He finished the game with four defensive boards to give him 11,409 for his career, three ahead of Malone.
Garnett appeared in 38 of the team's first 45 games of the season before missing the entire second half of the season with a right knee injury, the same knee that kept him out of 25 games in 2008–09 when he was playing for Boston, as well as much of his post-trade time in Minnesota during the 2014–15 season.
Education
Kevin Garnett attended Farragut Career Academy in Chicago, Illinois, before entering the NBA directly after high school, forgoing college basketball. His decision to turn professional at such a young age was a major topic of discussion and has had lasting implications on discussions about the NBA's draft policies. Although he didn’t attend college, Garnett has voiced the importance of education and mentorship for young athletes.
Living with his sister in Chicago, Garnett led Farragut to a 28–2 record and was named National High School Player of the Year by USA Today. He was also named Mr. Basketball for the state of Illinois after averaging 25.2 points, 17.9 rebounds, 6.7 assists and 6.5 blocks while shooting 66.8% from the field.
In four years of high school, Garnett posted an impressive 2,553 points, 1,809 rebounds and 737 blocked shots. In high school, Garnett played alongside Ronnie Fields, who also became a professional basketball player.
Garnett was named the Most Outstanding Player at the McDonald's All-American Game after registering 18 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 blocked shots, and then declared himself eligible for the 1995 NBA draft.
To mark the 35th anniversary of the McDonald's All-American High School Boys Basketball Game, Garnett was honored as one of 35 Greatest McDonald's All-Americans. Garnett's decision not to play college basketball was influenced in part by his failure to score well enough on the ACT to meet NCAA requirements for freshman eligibility.
Garnett told Student Sports Magazine in 1995 that if he went to college, he would have played college basketball for the University of Maryland, a moderate surprise at the time considering, while Maryland and North Carolina were contenders, the University of Michigan were viewed as front-runners in Garnett's recruitment.
However, in the years since his recruitment, several figures close to the recruitment, including former Nike executive Sonny Vaccaro, as well as Garnett himself, have stated that he would have likely attended Michigan, influenced by an appreciation of the Fab Five and Chris Webber, in particular.
