Steven Adams Dodged Kevin Garnett's Trash Talk by Feigning Language Barrier

The Houston Rockets center revealed he pretended not to speak English during his rookie season to avoid Kevin Garnett's infamous verbal jabs.

Adams used the tactic during his 2013-14 rookie season with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
He shared the story on 'The Morning Shift,' explaining his low confidence at the time.
Kevin Garnett, known for his intense trash-talking, responded humorously on social media.
Adams' revelation highlights Garnett's reputation for mental warfare on the court.
The story adds to the lore of NBA players' strategies to handle Garnett's verbal assaults.