Kevin Garnett Celebrates His 49th Birthday with Heartfelt Messages

BOSTON, Massachusetts — Kevin Garnett, one of the most celebrated forwards in NBA history, marked his 49th birthday on Monday. Recognized for his 2004 MVP title, Garnett received warm wishes from fans and former teammates alike.

The Boston Celtics took to social media to honor Garnett with a heartfelt message. Their post read, “Happy birthday @KevinGarnett5KG 🎂🎉☘️” and quickly gained traction, accumulating over 8,000 likes and 240,000 impressions within hours.

Garnett, who spent six impactful seasons with the Celtics, averaged 15.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game during his time in Boston. His contributions were pivotal in leading the Celtics to an NBA Championship in 2008 against the Los Angeles Lakers.

In a tribute post, the Celtics highlighted Garnett’s impressive career statistics: a single MVP award, a Defensive Player of the Year title, one championship, 15 All-Star appearances, and numerous records, including over 26,000 points and 15,000 rebounds.

Garnett was originally drafted fifth overall in the 1995 NBA Draft, making history as the first player from high school to be taken so high. Over 21 seasons, he played for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets, wrapping up a career that includes a total of 1,462 games and averages of 17.8 points, 10.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game.

As the basketball community celebrates Garnett’s legacy, his number 5 jersey hangs retired in the rafters of TD Garden, a testament to his impact on the Celtics and the league.